Terms

Issuer

Date:
Wed, Jul 16th, 2014
An issuer is a legal entity that has the power to issue and distribute a security (debt, equity, etc.). Issuers may include corporations, governments and their agencies. Issuers of stocks are responsible for reporting on corporate developments and matters to shareholders; and paying dividends once declared. Issuers of bonds are committed to making timely payments of interest and principal to bondholders.