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Par Value

Par value is the nominal or face value assigned to a company’s shares when issued. It has little relation to market value but serves a legal and accounting purpose. When shares are issued above par value, the excess is recorded as additional paid-in capital. Par value helps structure share capital on the balance sheet.

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