Lisäosakkeina

Lisäosakkeina refers to a Finnish term that translates to "as additional shares" or "bonus shares" in English. It is a concept primarily used in corporate finance and equity markets. When a company issues additional shares to its existing shareholders without any payment, these are considered lisäosakkeina. This practice is often employed as a way to reward shareholders, increase the liquidity of the company's stock, or for other strategic corporate purposes. Unlike rights issues or new share offerings where shareholders typically pay for new shares, lisäosakkeina are distributed free of charge.

The issuance of lisäosakkeina does not increase the company's total equity, as the value of the company remains the same. Instead, the number of outstanding shares increases, which dilutes the ownership percentage of each existing shareholder. However, the total value of a shareholder's holdings generally remains unchanged immediately after the distribution, assuming the market price adjusts proportionally to the increased number of shares. Companies might choose this method to make their stock appear more attractive or accessible to a wider range of investors. The specific terms and conditions for issuing lisäosakkeina are determined by the company's board of directors and are subject to relevant company law and regulations.