What means issue a share?

Issuing a share refers to the process by which a company creates and sells new shares of its stock to investors. This action increases the total number of shares outstanding and can help raise capital for the company to fund operations, growth, or other financial needs. When shares are issued, they can be sold to the public through an initial public offering (IPO) or to existing shareholders in a rights offering. The issuance of shares can dilute existing shareholders' ownership percentages.