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preemptive right
(redirected from Stock Rights)

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preemptive right
n.
The right of certain stockholders to maintain ownership of a constant percentage of a firm's stock. Such stockholders have the first opportunity to purchase new stock in the firm proportionate to the percentage of shares already held.
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Noun1.preemptive right - the right granting to shareholders the first opportunity to buy a new issue of stock; provides protection against dilution of the shareholder's ownership interest
pre-emption, preemption - the right to purchase something in advance of others


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