Book value

Book value

A determination of a company's balance sheet value by adding all current and fixed assets and then deducting all debts, other liabilities and the liquidation price of any preferred issues. Book value per common share is determined by dividing the book value by the number of common shares outstanding.

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Industry/Domain: Banking
Category: Mergers & acquisitions
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