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What type of corporation is microsoft.. publicly held or closely held?
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∙ 13y ago
Microsoft Corporation is a publicly-held corporation. Its shared are traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol MSFT.
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What is the difference between a closely held corporation and a publicly held corporation?
A closely held corporation does not have its stock available for the public to buy and be a part of. Stocks in these kind of companies are kept in small circles of people related to the company's owners.A publicly held corporation trades its stock over a stock market and anyone (with sufficient funds) is able to buy, trade, and sell that company's stocks.
Why would closely held corporations choose to be publicly traded?
To raise capital just like any other corporation.
Is it publicly-held or private-held company?
Accuride Corporation is publicly-held or private-held company?
What are some examples of publicly held US corporations?
Publicly-held corporations are those whose shares are traded on a public stock exchange. At the time of this writing (November, 2010), the five largest US publicly-held corporations are:Exxon-Mobil Corporation (XOM)Apple, Inc. (AAPL)Microsoft Corporation (MSFT)Berkshire-Hathaway, Inc. (BRK.A)Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)
Is BBT bank a publicly held corporation?
Yes BB&T is a public corporation.
What makes a publicly held corporation different from a public corporation?
No difference. The terms are synonymous. It implies the opposite of a "private," "not traded," or "family owned," type corporation. @Bob811 - That is incorrect! A public corporation is government owned whereas a publicly held corporation has shareholders.
What is the difference between a publicly and privately held corporation?
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Anyone can invest in a closely held corporation?
yes
What does the term 'closely held corporation' mean?
Closely held corporation is referred to a company whose shareholders are of a limited number. Its stock is traded on occasion but not on a regular basis.
What is the difference between a closely held corporation and a public corporation?
A closely held corporation is one whose shares are owned by a few shareholders who are often family members, relatives, or friends. These "close" shareholders are often involved in the direct management of the corporation and sometimes enter into buy-and-sell agreements that prevent outsiders becoming shareholders. Conversely, publicly held corporations often have many shareholders, for which shares are traded on organized securities markets. These shareholders rarely participate in management activities.
What happens in a publicly held corporation?
a large number of stockholders can buy an sell stock
Is Browning Firearms publicly traded or a subsidiary of another company?
No, Browning is a privately held corporation.
