4 concepts
Issuing Stock
The amount of issued stock is based on a company's authorized shares, or the maximum number of shares authorized for issue to shareholders.
Employee Stock Compensation
An employee stock option (ESO) is a call (buy) option on a firm's common stock, granted to an employee as part of his compensation.
Repurchasing Stock
A stock repurchase is the reacquisition by a company of its own stock for the purpose of retirement or re-issuance.
Treasury Stock
Treasury stock is a company's issued and reacquired capital stock; the stock has not been retired and is legally available for reissuance.