HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Stockholder equityThe financial definition for Stockholder equity:Balance sheet item that includes the book value of ownership in the corporation. It includes capital stock, paid-in surplus, and retained earnings. Similar MatchesConflict between bondholders and stockholdersConflict between bondholders and stockholdersBondholders and stockholders may have interests in a corporation that conflict. Sources of conflict include dividends, distortion of investment, and underinvestment. Protective covenants in bond documents work to resolve these conflicts. Principal stockholderPrincipal stockholderA stockholder who owns 10% or more of the voting stock of a company. Such stockholders must report all trading in the stock to the SEC pursuant insider trading rules. StockholderStockholderSee: Shareholder. Further SuggestionsStockholder booksStockholder of record Click to compare definitions of Stockholder equity Click to view definitions beginning st |