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Quoted companySee: 'listed company'.Similar MatchesInvestment companyInvestment companyA company which invests the funds of small private investors in a range of securities. This enables fund shareholders to partake in ownership of a diversified portfolio of shares. Investment companies are classified as either open end (mutual fund) or closed end (investment trust). Public limited company (plc)Public limited company (plc)A company registered as a public company which has an unlimited number of shareholders, and can offer its shares to the public.Most UK companies are incorporated as limited companies. Some of them grow to the point where they want to expand their shareholder base, and raise capital by listing on the London Stock Exchange. To do that, they need to convert their status to that of a plc. Cost company arrangementCost company arrangementArrangement whereby the shareholders of a project receive output free of charge but agree to pay all operating and financing charges of the project. Closely held companyClosely held companyA company who has a small group of controlling shareholders. In contrast, a widely-held firm has many shareholders. It is difficult or impossible to wage a proxy battle for any closely-held firm. Shell companyShell companyA company which exists in name only and which has ceased to trade. Shell companies are at their most interesting when they are listed on a stock exchange, because they provide a cheap way for another company to acquire a listing by 'reversing' into the shell. Rumours perpetually surround listed shells, and their share prices can be quite volatile as investors get excited at the prospect of a reversal. Further SuggestionsPublic Utility Holding Company Act of 1935Foreign base company income Captive finance company Depository Trust Company Finance company Title company Company doctor Company Consumer finance company Investment company Trust company nominee company Closed end management company Company specific risk Company Announcements Office Export Trading Company (ETC) Export management company Blue chip company Intercompany transaction Mortgage Company Parent company Closed end management company single company PEP Bank holding company Public Company |
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