Mergers and acquisitions

M & A :

Like
marriage when both partners equally wealthy, can
merge
and if one more dominant or plain domineering, can
acquire
and then control or direct the show after marriage.

Abbrev / Acronyms

EPS :
1)
Earnings per share meaning how much co makes or earns for ur share (ea & every one) of all the shares (forgive this one!)
2)
Electronic Payment Of Shares which does not mean co pays u the above via electronic transfer but rather u pay ur broker-co for buying the shares for u

Ratios

Quick :

Dividend Yield :

Gearing

Capital reduction

Companies do that when writing off losses. Or they return "money" to shareholders, by using part of their reserves, to better manage capital.

So, depending on the circumstances, shareholders can decide whether it benefits or adversely affects them.

Warrants

Warrants you to buy shares or sell at a pre-determined price, just like buying your essential before a drastic spike in price or sell your second-hand before no one wants it