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Stock Warrant

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A certificate issued by a corporation that entitles the person holding it to buy a certain amount of stock in the corporation, usually at a specified time and price.

A stock warrant differs from a stock option only in that an option is offered to employees and a warrant to the general public. A warrant gives the person holding it a right to subscribe to capital stock.



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Treasury receives preferred shares and common stock warrants in exchange for the cash.
A stock warrant is generally available to the public on the open market, where it can be exercised or traded.
Converting the stock warrants into new shares would dilute the acquirer's equity stake.
 
 
 
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