Simply put, it is someone (usually an insider) purchases shares directly with a company.
You will probably see this term on Yahoo finance when looking at insider transactions. This transaction didn't happen on the open market, but was a private transaction. The transaction needs to be filed with the SEC.
Stock acquisition rights refer to the rights granted to individuals, typically employees or investors, to purchase shares of a company's stock at a predetermined price within a specified timeframe. These rights are often part of employee stock options or incentive plans, allowing holders to benefit from the company's potential growth. Exercising these rights can lead to ownership in the company, aligning the interests of employees with those of shareholders.
It is both a primary and secondary market. A primary market is one in which IPOs are issued and the secondary market is one in which normal shares are traded. The Aussie stock market called the ASX allows both.
A small cap stock refers to stocks with a relatively small market capitalization. Generally a company with a small cap stock has a market capitalization of between $300 million to $2 billion.
Old Line Legal Reserve Stock Company was acquired by the insurance company, Old Line Life Insurance Company of America. The acquisition was part of a broader strategy to expand Old Line Life's portfolio and enhance its offerings in the legal reserve insurance market. This move reflects ongoing consolidation trends in the insurance industry.
It begins selling shares of stock in a public stock market
It is the process of buying stocks of a particular company from the stock market. The number of stocks that can be acquired in a particular day would depend on the number of stocks that are available for sale on that trading day.
The historical stock prices for acquired companies can be found by researching the stock's performance before and after the acquisition. This information is typically available through financial databases, company reports, and stock market websites.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Levy Acquisition Corp. (LEVY) is $182,437,500.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for BPC Acquisition Corp (BERY) is $2,984,708,911.80.
As of July 2014, the market cap for CIS Acquisition Ltd. (CISAA) is $52,130,400.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for CIS Acquisition Ltd. (CISAU) is $54,193,620.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Chart Acquisition Corp. (CACG) is $98,962,500.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Boulevard Acquisition Corp. (BLVD) is $270,112,500.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Boulevard Acquisition Corp. (BLVDU) is $277,003,125.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Caesars Acquisition Company (CACQ) is $1,579,026,987.66.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Silver Eagle Acquisition Corp. (EAGL) is $397,312,500.00.
As of July 2014, the market cap for Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) is $539,927,193.52.