Financial Jargon Buster Dictionary
This glossary is provided for information only and is not regulated by the Financial Services Authority.
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New Issue
Any type of security issued to raise additional money. Offerings are made to existing shareholders, through rights issues or entitlements and/or to non-shareholders. Proceeds may be used for retiring debt, for acquisition or for working capital.
Net Relevant Earnings are your relevant earnings less: allowances deductible for tax in relation to business purposes e.g. some capital allowances; stock relief (only for tax years prior to 1984/85), losses from business
Please note that mortgage interest, personal tax relief and other allowances are not deducted. The calculation of net relevant earnings for any individual case should be referred to a suitably qualified person, such as an accountant or the local tax inspector.
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