Corporation Finance ...: CapitalizationHoughton Mifflin, 1912 - Corporations |
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Page 166 - For value received hereby sell, assign and transfer unto ^ shares of the capital stock represented by the within certificate and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint attorney to transfer the said stock on the books of the within named company with full power of substitution in the premises.
Page 240 - ... the original cost of construction, the amount expended in permanent improvements, the amount and market value of its bonds and stock, the present as compared with the original cost of construction, the probable earning capacity of the property under particular rates prescribed by statute, and the sum required to meet operating expenses, are all matters for consideration and are to be given such weight as may be just and right in each case.
Page 174 - Company), for value received hereby promises to pay to the bearer, or if registered, to the registered holder of this bond, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000) in gold coin of the United States of America. of or equal to the present standard of weight and fineness...
Page 171 - York, to bearer, or, if this bond be registered, then to the registered owner hereof, one thousand dollars in gold coin of the United States of America of or equal to the present standard of weight and fineness...
Page 278 - In fact, active and continuous competition between public utility corporations furnishing the same service to the same locality seems to be out of the question. This has been shown by experience. Such competition is also contrary to the very nature of things. Two distinct and separate corporations are not likely to remain separate very long after it becomes clear that the services rendered by both can be more cheaply and more effectively furnished by only one of them.
Page 175 - For a description of the properties and franchises mortgaged, the nature and extent of the security, the rights of the holders of bonds, and the terms and conditions upon which the bonds are issued and...
Page 173 - After such registry, no transfer shall be valid unless made on said books by the registered holder in person, or by his attorney duly authorized, and similarly noted on the bond, but the same may be discharged from registry by...
Page 165 - This is to Certify, that is the owner of Shares of the Capital Stock of GENERAL LAUNDRY COMPANY. Fully paid and non-assessable. transferable only on the Books of the Company, in person or by Attorney, on the surrender of this Certificate properly endorsed.
Page 173 - IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Railway Company has caused these presents to be signed by its president or its assistant to the president or one of its vice-presidents, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and to be attested by its secretary or...
Page 176 - Company has caused these presents to be signed by its president or one of its vice presidents, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed and to be attested by its secretary or an assistant secretary, this day of 19 ... ST.