HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Restricted surplusThe financial definition for Restricted surplus:A portion of retained earnings not allowed by law to be used for the payment of dividends. Similar MatchesPerformance Accelerated Restricted Stock Award Plans (PARSAPs)Performance Accelerated Restricted Stock Award Plans (PARSAPs)Also known as performance-accelerated restricted stock ("PARS") and time-accelerated restricted stock award plans ("TARSAPs"). Grants of restricted stock or restricted stock units which may vest early upon attainment of specified performance objectives. Otherwise, a time-vesting schedule would remain in effect. RestrictedRestrictedPlaced on a list that dictates that the trader may not maintain positions, solicit business, or provide indications in a stock, but may serve as broker in agency trades after being properly cleared. Traders are so restricted due to investment bank involvement with the company on nonpublic activity (i.e., mergers and acquisitions defense), affiliate ownership, or underwriting activities; signified on the Quotron by a flashing "R." A restricted list and the stocks on it should never be conveyed to anyone outside of the trading areas, much less outside the firm. See: Grey list. Restricted accountRestricted accountA margin account without enough equity to meet the initial margin requirement that is restricted from any purchases until the requirement is fulfilled. Further SuggestionsRestricted SecuritiesRestricted stock Restricted Stock Award Click to compare definitions of Restricted surplus Click to view definitions beginning re |