Bilateral Netting Occurs When Two Subsidiaries Net Out Their Mutual

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Bilateral netting occurs when two subsidiaries net out their mutual invoices.

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Definitions:

Purchase

The acquisition of goods or services in exchange for money, contributing to a company's expenses.

Consolidated Retained Earnings

The accumulated net income of a corporation and its subsidiaries after dividends have been paid out to shareholders.

Gain or Loss

The financial result that occurs when the selling price of an asset differs from its purchase price, either as a profit or a deficit.

Share Issue

A process by which a company distributes new shares to shareholders, either as part of a public offering or a private placement.