Bonus share

Bonus Shares are shares distributed by a company to its current shareholders as fully paid shares free of charge. * to capitalise a part of the company's retained earnings * for conversion of its share premium account, or * distribution of treasury shares. An issue of bonus shares is referred to as a bonus share issue.

Bonus share

Bonus Shares are shares distributed by a company to its current shareholders as fully paid shares free of charge. * to capitalise a part of the company's retained earnings * for conversion of its share premium account, or * distribution of treasury shares. An issue of bonus shares is referred to as a bonus share issue.