Share Capital
Equity finance from investors purchasing company shares.
Formula
Share Capital = Number of Shares × Issue Price
Real World
When Facebook floated on NASDAQ in 2012, it raised $16 billion in share capital, giving millions of new shareholders an ownership stake in the business.
Exam Focus
Distinguish share capital (permanent, no repayment) from loans — examiners reward this contrast in 'evaluate' questions.
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