# Treasury Shares

> shares in the capital of the Company held by the Company as treasury shares from time to time within the meaning set out in section 724(5) of the Act;

**Term:** Treasury Shares  
**Last updated:** 2026-06-12

## Definition

shares in the capital of the Company held by the Company as treasury shares within the meaning set out in section 724(5) of the Act;.

## Context

### Relevant circumstances

- When a company holds its own shares in treasury under section 724 of the Companies Act
- If treasury shares are being reissued, cancelled or transferred
- Where rights attaching to treasury shares affect voting or distribution mechanics

### Relevant sectors

- Finance
- Legal Services
- Business Services

## Relevant contract types

- [Service Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/service-agreement)
- [Sale Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/sale-agreement)
- [Partnership Agreement](https://www.genieai.co/en-us/template-type/partnership-agreement)

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