Define: Investment
What does "Investment" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 4 definitions across 3 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (AMEREN CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Investment means of a Person means any loan, advance, extension of credit (other than (i) accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business on terms customary in the trade and (ii) commissions, loans and advances to officers, directors and employees in the ordinary course of business) to any other Person, any undertaking of any Contingent Obligation in respect of any obligation of any other Person, any contribution of capital to any other Person, or any acquisition or ownership of any stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, partnership interests, notes, debentures or other securities of or issued by any other Person.
Source: AMEREN CORP 10-K
Definition 2 (AMEREN CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Investment means any loan, advance, extension of credit (other than (i) accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business on terms customary in the trade and (ii) commissions, loans and advances to officers, directors and employees in the ordinary course of business) to any other Person, any undertaking of any Contingent Obligation in respect of any obligation of any other Person, any contribution of capital to any other Person, or any acquisition or ownership of any stocks, bonds, mutual fund shares, partnership interests, notes, debentures or other securities of or issued by any other Person.
Source: AMEREN CORP 10-K
Definition 3 (Extra Space Storage Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Investment means of a Person means (a) any loan, advance (other than commission, travel and other advances to officers and employees made in the ordinary course of business), extension of credit (other than accounts receivable arising in the ordinary course of business) or contribution of capital by such Person (b) Equity Interests, bonds, mutual funds, notes, debentures or other securities (including warrants or options to purchase securities) acquired by such Person and (c) structured notes, derivative financial instruments and other similar instruments or contracts acquired by such Person.
Source: Extra Space Storage Inc. 8-K
Definition 4 (EQUINIX INC, seen in 1 filing)
Investment means as to any Person, any direct or indirect acquisition or investment by such Person, whether by means of (a) the purchase or other acquisition of capital stock or other securities of another Person, (b) a loan, advance or capital contribution to, Guarantee or assumption of debt of, or purchase or other acquisition of any other debt or equity participation or interest in, another Person, including any partnership or joint venture interest in such other Person and any arrangement pursuant to which the investor Guarantees Indebtedness of such other Person, or (c) the purchase or other acquisition (in one transaction or a series of transactions) of assets of another Person that constitute a business unit. For purposes of covenant compliance, the amount of any Investment shall be the amount actually invested, without adjustment for subsequent increases or decreases in the value of such Investment.
Source: EQUINIX INC 10-K
Data extracted from 4 SEC EDGAR filings across 3 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.