The term "issued capital stocks" is spelled as \ɪsjuːd ˈkæpɪtl stɒks\ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word "issued" is pronounced as \ɪsjuːd\, which sounds like "ISS-yood". The syllables in "capital" are \ˈkæpɪtl\, which sound like "KAP-i-tul". Meanwhile, the word "stocks" is pronounced as \stɒks\, which sounds like "stocks". Together, "issued capital stocks" refer to the total number of shares of stock that a company has issued and sold to investors, representing the ownership of the company's assets and profits.
Issued capital stocks refer to the total number of shares or stocks that a company has authorized and distributed to shareholders. These stocks represent the ownership interest in a corporation and are typically issued in exchange for capital investments made by individuals or institutions who purchase these stocks.
When a company decides to raise capital by selling ownership shares to investors, it determines the total number of shares that will be issued and their face value. This is known as the issued capital stock. It represents the maximum number of shares that the company can legally sell to the public or private investors.
Issued capital stocks can be classified into various types, such as common stock and preferred stock. Common stock represents the basic ownership rights in a company and grants shareholders voting rights and a share in the company's profits through dividends. On the other hand, preferred stockholders have priority over common stockholders in receiving dividends, and in case of liquidation, preferred shareholders have a higher claim on the company's assets.
The value of issued capital stocks is typically disclosed on a company's balance sheet as shareholders' equity or contributed capital. It reflects the funds that the company has received from investors in exchange for ownership shares and represents a key component of a company's financial structure and net worth.