ordinary shares

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The oil-and-gas producer said Monday that the deal includes a $2.7 billion cash payment, with the rest payable in ordinary shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

Trian already owns 20.4% of Janus Henderson’s outstanding ordinary shares and currently has two representatives on the company’s board.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

The food-and-beverage company—which owns brands like Flora and Napolina—said the initial public offering will be made up of new ordinary shares, with net proceeds being used to fund growth through acquisitions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

GSK, which is the second largest shareholder of London-listed Haleon, said it will sell the stake via a placing of ordinary shares.

From Reuters • May 11, 2023

And our London prospects will show that the ordinary shares can earn at least 5%.

From The Harris-Ingram Experiment by Bolton, Charles E. (Charles Edward)