What is the meaning of Classified stock?

Classified stock is the division of stock into more than one class of common stock, usually called Class A and Class B. The specific features of each class, which are set out in the charter and bylaws, usually give certain advantages to the Class A shares, such as increased voting power.

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HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, classified stock, Smart Define, viewed 29 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/classified_stock/definitions/1149941>.
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