registration statement
noun
: a detailed public disclosure of the terms and conditions of a public offering of a new issue of stock by a corporation
Note: A registration statement is required by the Securities and Exchange Commission before new shares may be offered for sale to the public. It includes, among other things, information about a corporation's capital structure, its financial condition and operations, and the personal relationships of the directors and officers of the company to the issuer. A condensed version of the registration certificate serves as a prospectus.
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“Registration statement.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/registration%20statement. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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