ordinary shares

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The oil-and-gas producer said Monday that the deal includes a $2.7 billion cash payment, with the rest payable in ordinary shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Trian already owns 20.4% of Janus Henderson’s outstanding ordinary shares and currently has two representatives on the company’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

The food-and-beverage company—which owns brands like Flora and Napolina—said the initial public offering will be made up of new ordinary shares, with net proceeds being used to fund growth through acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

The Japanese conglomerate will own 90.6% of Arm's ordinary shares after the offering closes, the company said in a filing.

From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023

Holders of even ordinary shares began to dream of dividends.

From The Railway Builders A Chronicle of Overland Highways by Skelton, Oscar Douglas