Define: Reference Number

The meaning of “Reference Number” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Reference Number defined in a legal contract?

  • Reference Number means the specific quantity of common stock adjusted for events such as stock split, stock dividend, reverse stock split, or a similar event happening after a merger.
    Seen in 16 SEC filings.
  • Reference Number means a unique series of numbers or letters that uniquely identifies a specific transaction, communication, or mutual understanding between two parties.
    Seen in 7 SEC filings.
  • Reference Number means the unique number associated with each holder’s remittance that aids the State Controller’s office in aligning the electronic funds transfer remittance with the holder’s unclaimed property report.
    Seen in 6 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

Search EDGAR for ‘Definitions of reference number’ yourself to verify these results. We are always keen to point people to source documents.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Reference Number means a specific, unique sequence of numbers or letters, relevant to stock adjustments or identifying transactions.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Merger and acquisition transactions
  • Capital market deals
  • Identification or tracking of goods or services

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Reference Number means a distinct code generated for each holder's electronic transfer associated with property reports.

Relevant Contract Type

Relevant Circumstances

  • Remittance of unclaimed property reports
  • Transfers involving properties

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Reference Number'?

Reference Number means a specific, unique sequence of numbers or letters, relevant to stock adjustments or identifying transactions.

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