Share Issue - GCSE Geography Definition

A "share issue" is an event when a company offers new shares, or units of ownership, to people or other businesses. This is often done to raise money for the company so it can expand, start new projects, or pay off debts. The shares are normally sold to investors in a stock market, which is like a big marketplace for buying and selling pieces of companies. Share issues can change the ownership of a company because new people or groups may become part-owners. In GCSE Geography, understanding share issues helps students grasp how businesses grow and contribute to the economy, which can affect jobs and communities.