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Outstanding Shares

Outstanding shares refer to the total number of a company’s shares currently held by investors, including institutional holders and company insiders. This figure excludes treasury shares. Outstanding shares are essential for calculating key metrics such as earnings per share and market capitalisation. Changes in this number can significantly affect shareholder value and financial ratios.

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