par value

Example Sentences

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The sale price for the February deal, at 99.7% of par value, looked remarkably high, considering the recent pressure on private-credit valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Blue Owl highlighted that the loan sales were for 99.7% of par value, which it said was evidence of the confidence that large, experienced buyers have in its direct lending platform.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 19, 2026

These trade over the counter, like corporate bonds, in contrast to $25 par value preferreds that trade on exchanges and are much easier for individual investors to access.

From Barron's • Dec. 4, 2025

Some of the beaten down bonds are heading close to their $1 par value.

From Reuters • Feb. 23, 2023

Several assessments may be ordered, but they never exceed in the aggregate more than the amount of liability fixed by law, the amount or twice the amount of the par value of the stock subscribed.

From Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman by Bolles, Albert Sidney