Explanation Stock Splits Stock splits refer to the process in which the par value or the stated value of the common stock is reduced against which proportionate additional shares are issued. Stock splits cover all common stock issued or unissued...

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The stockholders’ equity (often referred to as the book value of the company) is the number of assets available to the stockholder after its entire liabilities is paid off. The stockholders’ equity is also sometimes referred to as owner's equity. The sto…

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