Open Offer definition explanation

What is Open Offer?
A secondary market offering that is similar to a rights issue in which a shareholder is given the opportunity to purchase stock at a price that is lower than the current market price. The purpose of such an offer is to raise cash for the company. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Leveraged Buyout – LBO definition explanation

What is Leveraged Buyout – LBO?
The acquisition of another company using a significant amount of borrowed money (bonds or loans) to meet the cost of acquisition. Often, the assets of the company being acquired are used as collateral for the loans in addition to the assets of the acquiring company. The purpose of leveraged buyouts is to allow companies to make large acquisitions without having to commit a lot of capital. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Just In Case – JIC definition explanation

What is Just In Case – JIC?
An inventory strategy in which companies keep large inventories on hand. This type of inventory management strategy aims to minimize the probability that a product will sell out of stock. A company practicing this strategy essentially incurs higher inventory holding costs in return for a reduction in the number of sales lost due to sold out inventory. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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International Securities Identification Number – ISIN definition explanation

What is International Securities Identification Number – ISIN?
A code that uniquely identifies a specific securities issue. The organization that allocates ISINs in any particular country is the country’s respective National Numbering Agency (NNA). Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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Employment Cost Index – ECI definition explanation

What is Employment Cost Index – ECI?
A quarterly report from the U.S. Department of Labor that measures the growth of employees’ compensation (wages and benefits). The index is based on a survey of employer payrolls in the final month of each quarter. The ECI tracks movement in the cost of labor, including wages, fringe benefits and bonuses for employees at all levels of a company. Read more for examples and further explanation including related video clips and also comments
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