Residual Security — A convertible security which may increase the number of current outstanding common shares. A residual security, which is converted or exercised, results in more shares being issued, causing dilution. Corporations may offer residual securities to… … Investment dictionary
residual equity theory — A theory that emphasizes the rights and interests of ordinary shareholders on the grounds that they are the real owners of a business. The theory is reflected in the earnings per share figure, which assists ordinary shareholders in making… … Accounting dictionary
Abnormal Earnings Valuation Model — A method for determining a company s worth that is based on book value and earnings. Also known as the residual income model, it looks at whether management s decisions cause a company to perform better or worse than anticipated. The model says… … Investment dictionary
Cost of retained earnings — The residual of an entity s earnings over expenditures, including taxes and dividends, that are reinvested in its business. The cost of these funds is always lower than the cost of new equity capital, due to taxes and transactions costs.… … Energy terms
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wage and salary — ▪ economics Introduction income derived from human labour. Technically, wages and salaries cover all compensation made to employees for either physical or mental work, but they do not represent the income of the self employed. Labour costs… … Universalium
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social security — 1. (usually caps.) a program of old age, unemployment, health, disability, and survivors insurance maintained by the U.S. federal government through compulsory payments by specific employer and employee groups. 2. the theory or practice of… … Universalium
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