What is STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT?

A stock purchase agreement is a legally binding document between a shareholder and a company. This document contains information dealing with the amount of stock being purchased, how much the stock costs and how the payment will be made.

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Related Legal Terms
PURCHASE GROUP AGREEMENT, PURCHASE AGREEMENT, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, PURCHASE REQUISITION, NONCUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, PURCHASE RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES, PURCHASE ORDER, PURCHASE INDENT, PURCHASE METHOD, PURCHASE WITH PURCHASE


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