Shareholders' letter
A section of an annual report where one can find jargon-free discussions by management of successful and failed strategies which provides guidance for the probing of the rest of the report. |
Similar financial terms
Letter stockPrivately placed common stock, so-called because the SEC requires a letter from the purchaser stating that the stock is not intended for resale.
Letter of credit (L/C)
A form of guarantee of payment issued by a bank used to guarantee the payment of interest and repayment of principal on bond issues.
Letter of comment
A communication to the firm from the SEC that suggests changes to its registration statement.
Letter of Wishes
Guidance and a request to the trustee having no binding powers over the trustee. There may be multiple letters. They must be carefully drafted to avoid creating problems with the settlor or true settlor in the case of a grantor trust becoming a co-trustee. The trustee cannot be a pawn of the settlor or there is basis for the argument that there never was a complete renouncement of the assets. Sometimes referred to as a side letter.
