"cap table" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cap tables [plural]
Etymology: Clipping of capitalization table. Etymology templates: {{clipping|en|capitalization table}} Clipping of capitalization table Head templates: {{en-noun}} cap table (plural cap tables)
  1. (business, finance) A document which details the distribution of equity in a company. Wikipedia link: capitalization table Categories (topical): Business, Finance Related terms: term sheet
    Sense id: en-cap_table-en-noun--rM4kUvu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, finance

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