Match each of the following stockholders' equity concepts to the most appropriate term (a-h).
-The number of shares currently held by stockholders
A)Authorized shares
B)Issued shares
C)Outstanding shares
D)Par value
E)Common stock
F)Preferred stock
G)Paid-In Capital in Excess of Par
H)Transfer agent

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Outstanding shares refer to the number of shares that have been issued by the company and are currently held by investors, including both public shareholders and institutional investors. This excludes any treasury shares the company may have repurchased.

Match Each of the Following Stockholders' Equity Concepts to the Most