Bank guarantee
A bank's undertaking to a beneficiary under stated guarantee terms on behalf of its customer.
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Capital table
A record of ownership and securities, supported by the underlying issue and transfer documents.
Definition & exampleCollateral
An asset or interest provided as security for an obligation, subject to the relevant documentation and law.
Definition & exampleDilution
A reduction in an existing holder's percentage ownership or related economic interest when the share base changes.
Definition & exampleDue diligence
A scoped investigation of records and risks for a defined decision or transaction.
Definition & exampleESOP
An arrangement giving eligible employees options to acquire shares under specified plan conditions.
Definition & exampleKYC
Checks used by regulated institutions to establish customer identity and understand relevant ownership and risk information.
Definition & exampleLetter of credit
A bank payment undertaking tied to presentation of documents complying with its stated conditions.
Definition & exampleTerm sheet
A document summarising proposed transaction terms before or alongside definitive agreements.
Definition & exampleValuation
An estimate of value for a defined purpose, date and basis using specified assumptions.
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