The total value of a company's assets less its liabilities, divided by the number of ordinary shares in issue. This represents the theoretical amount attributable to each share if the company was wound up.
Break-up value represents the asset value assuming an organization discontinues its business operations. Typically calculated for assets sold piecemeal, the break-up value encompasses the asset value per share and can affect financial decision-making.
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