Par Value

Above Par
The term 'above par' refers to a situation where a security, typically a bond, is trading at a price above its face value or par value. This can indicate a strong demand for the security and may reflect favorable market conditions or high credit quality of the issuer.
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-In Capital (APIC) represents the excess amount received by a company from investors over the par value of its issued stock.
At Par
The term 'at par' refers to a financial instrument, such as a bond, that is trading at its face value. In other words, the market price of the bond is equal to its nominal or par value.
Capital Contributed in Excess of Par Value
Capital contributed in excess of par value represents the amount paid for stock above its stated par value, as reflected in the owner's equity section of a balance sheet.
Capital Risk
The risk, in a lending operation, that the capital amount of the investment may be less than its par value even at maturity.
Capital Surplus
In the USA, capital surplus refers to the difference between the par value of a share and its issue price. It is the equivalent of a share premium in the UK.
Corporate Bond
A Corporate Bond is a debt instrument issued by a private corporation, as distinct from one issued by a government agency or a municipality. Corporate bonds typically have three distinguishing features: they are taxable, have a par value of $1,000, and have a fixed maturity.
Deep Discount Bond
A deep discount bond is a debt security that sells for a substantial amount below its face value, often at a discount of more than 25%. Unlike original issue discount bonds, these bonds were initially issued at their par value but have since declined in market value.
Dividend
A dividend is the distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders, typically articulated as an amount per share. Its yield is a popular metric for investors.
Face Value
Face value, also known as par value, denotes the nominal or stated value a particular asset maintains, such as stocks, bonds, or other types of securities. It is predominantly utilized in the fields of finance and investment to determine the fixed worth sovereignly ascribed to an instrument.
Minimum Premium Value
The minimum premium value refers to the lowest permissible amount by which the book value or issuance cost of shares exceeds their par value, commonly recorded in a share premium account.
Nominal Price
Nominal price refers to a minimal or face value of a security at issuance, often not reflective of the current market value.
Nominal Value
Nominal value refers to the face value of a security as stated by the issuer, often used interchangeably with 'par value.' It represents the value printed on the instrument, such as a bond or share certificate.
Nominal Yield
The annual dollar amount of income received from a fixed-income security divided by the par value of the security and stated as a percentage.
Original Issue Discount (OID)
Original Issue Discount (OID) refers to the discount from par value at the time a bond or debt instrument is issued. It plays a crucial role in the bond market, particularly in zero coupon bonds, and involves complex tax treatments.
Paid-In Capital Surplus
Paid-In Capital Surplus represents capital received from investors in exchange for stock. It is distinguished from capital generated from earnings or donations and includes capital stock and contributions from stockholders that are credited to accounts other than capital stock, such as an excess over par value.
PAR
Equal to the established value; face amount or stated value of a negotiable instrument, stock, or bond, and not the actual value it would receive on the open market. Bills of exchange, stocks, and similar instruments are at par when they sell for their stated value.
Par Value
Par value, also known as face value or nominal value, is the minimum price at which shares or other securities are issued and can be redeemed. The par value is typically set by the company at the time of issuance and does not fluctuate.
Partly Paid Share
A partly paid share is a share for which the shareholder has not yet paid the full par value. This concept was historically used by banks and insurance companies and has seen a revival in large share issues, notably in privatizations.
Premium on Capital Stock
Premium on capital stock refers to the excess amount received from stockholders over the par value of the stock issued. It is reflected in the balance sheet under the paid-in-capital section of stockholders' equity and should not be regarded as income.
Redemption Premium
The redemption premium, also known as a call premium, is the amount over the par value that a bond issuer must pay an investor if the security is redeemed early.
Shares Issued at a Discount
Shares issued at a price below their par value. The discount is the difference between the par value and the issue price. It is illegal to issue shares at a discount in the UK.
Shares Issued at a Premium
A share issued at a price above its par value is referred to as being issued at a premium. The premium is the difference between the issue price and the par value of the share.
Stated Value
Stated value is an assigned value given to a corporation's stock for accounting purposes in lieu of par value.
Tax Anticipation Bill (TAB)
A Tax Anticipation Bill (TAB) is a short-term debt obligation issued by the U.S. Treasury, primarily utilized by corporations to streamline their tax payments and manage liquidity.
Unamortized Premiums on Investments
The unexpensed portion of the amount by which the price paid for a security exceeded its par value with bonds or preferred stock, or its market value with common stock.

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