Delisting
Definition
What is Delisting?
The removal of a securityA tradable financial claim or ownership interest, such as a share, bond, or fund unit. from trading on an exchange.
Example in practice
How This Looks in Practice
A company delists after a controlling shareholderA shareholder able to direct or strongly influence a company through voting power or other rights. buys out most public investors.
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