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.
A receiver is an individual appointed to manage the property, assets, or business operations of an entity during bankruptcy or other legal proceedings. The specific powers and duties of a receiver can vary based on the type of receivership.
Receivership is a process where an appointed receiver manages a company's assets to repay debt owed to a lender due to the company's default or insolvency.
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