Common ordinary equity explained

Common Ordinary Equity (CEQ) represents the common shareholders' interest in the company. CEQ is a component of Shareholders' Equity Total (SEQ).^[1]

CEQ is the sum of:

• Common/Ordinary Stock (Capital) (CSTK)
• Capital Surplus/Share Premium Reserve (CAPS)
• Retained Earnings (RE)

less:

• Treasury Stock Total (All Capital) (TSTK)

CEQ includes:

• Common stock outstanding, including treasury stock adjustments
• Capital surplus
• Retained earnings
• Treasury stock adjustments for both common and nonredeemable preferred stock

See also

• Equity (finance)
• History of private equity and venture capital
• Private investment in public equity
• Publicly traded private equity

Notes and References

1. Web site: Common ordinary equity definition . 2022-07-11 . capital.com . en.