Define: Lien
What does "Lien" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 29 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., seen in 2 filings)
Lien means with respect to any asset, (a) any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, pledge, hypothecation, encumbrance, charge or security interest in, on or of such asset, (b) the interest of a vendor or a lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or title retention agreement (or any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing) relating to such asset and (c) in the case of securities, any purchase option, call or similar right of a third party with respect to such securities.
Source: Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. 10-K
Definition 2 (BIOGEN INC., seen in 2 filings)
Lien means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge, or preference, priority or other security interest or preferential arrangement in the nature of a security interest of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property, and any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing).
Source: BIOGEN INC. 10-K
Definition 3 (BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC., seen in 2 filings)
Lien means any mortgage, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, deposit arrangement, encumbrance, lien (statutory or other), charge, or preference, priority or other security interest or preferential arrangement of any kind or nature whatsoever (including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement, any easement, right of way or other encumbrance on title to real property, and any capital lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing).
Source: BROADRIDGE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, INC. 8-K
Definition 4 (DOVER Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge or security interest, or any encumbrance or other type of preferential arrangement that has the practical effect of creating a security interest, in respect of such asset.
Source: DOVER Corp 10-Q
Definition 5 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means a security interest or lien on property.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Definition 6 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means any lien, security interest, charge or encumbrance.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Definition 7 (ENTERGY CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means any mortgage, pledge, security interest, encumbrance, lien, or charge of any kind.
Source: ENTERGY CORP /DE/ 8-K
Definition 8 (CHEVRON CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means any lien, mortgage, title defect, security interest, lease (excluding the Aircraft Lease), trust, International Interest, Prospective International Interest, conditional sales contract, charge, claim, or other encumbrance, or right of others, of every kind and description, including, without limitation, mechanics liens, fuel liens, airport liens, customs and import duties, liens for taxes (whether assessed or assessable) incurred prior to the time of Closing, whether filed or unfiled, recorded with the FAA, the International Registry or other governmental or other agency, or unrecorded, known or unknown, choate or inchoate, or perfected or unperfected.
Source: CHEVRON CORP 10-Q
Definition 9 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means with respect to any asset, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in respect of such asset, whether or not filed, recorded or otherwise perfected under applicable law, including any conditional sale or other title retention agreement or any lease in the nature thereof, any option or other agreement to sell or give a security interest in and any filing of or agreement to give any financing statement under the Uniform Commercial Code (or equivalent statutes) of any jurisdiction.
Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-K
Definition 10 (CARNIVAL CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Lien means with respect to any asset, (a) any mortgage, deed of trust, lien, hypothecation, pledge, charge, assignment, security interest or encumbrance of any kind in or on such asset and (b) the interest of a vendor or a lessor under any conditional sale agreement, capital lease or title retention agreement (or any financing lease having substantially the same economic effect as any of the foregoing) relating to such asset provided that in no event shall an operating lease or an agreement to sell permitted under Section 6.05 be deemed to constitute a Lien.
Source: CARNIVAL CORP 10-Q
Data extracted from 46 SEC EDGAR filings across 29 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.