Scrip Issue

Bonus Issue (Scrip Issue)
A bonus issue is the issuance of additional shares to existing shareholders at no cost, based on the number of shares that a shareholder already owns. It's also known as a scrip issue.
Bonus Shares
Bonus shares are additional shares issued to existing shareholders of a company at no extra cost, based on the number of shares that a shareholder already owns.
Capitalization
An essential concept in accounting and finance that pertains to providing capital for a company, managing its capital structure, converting reserves into capital, and accounting for capital expenditures.
Capitalization Issue
A capitalization issue, also known as a scrip issue, involves a company issuing new shares to existing shareholders, usually to bolster additional funds or to distribute reserves.
Free Issue
A free issue, also known as a scrip issue, is a process wherein a company issues additional shares to its existing shareholders without any extra cost, based on the number of shares that shareholders already own.
Scrip
Scrip refers to a certificate, written document, or token that ultimately serves as evidence of ownership of stocks, shares, or bonds. It can also be issuance documentation when additional shares are provided to current shareholders, known as a scrip issue.
Scrip Issue
A scrip issue, also known as a bonus issue, capitalization issue, or free issue, involves the issuance of new shares to existing shareholders to reflect accumulated profits in the reserves of a company. This process converts company reserves into issued capital without requiring shareholders to pay for the new shares.
Share Premium
Share premium is the amount payable for shares in a company that is issued by the company itself, in excess of their nominal value. The premium received must be credited to a share premium account, which is restricted in use and cannot be utilized for paying dividends to shareholders.

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