Board of Directors

A table that shows the ownership structure of a company, including the percentage of ownership, equity value, and dilution of each shareholder.

Earnings per share (EPS) is a measure of a company’s profit per outstanding share of its common stock. It’s a direct indicator of company profitability. Investors are more likely to invest in a company with higher earnings per share.

During mergers and acquisitions (M&As), buyers may choose to purchase a company’s underlying assets instead of its stock (shares). These transactions are called asset deals.