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| Income Deposit Securities at the American Stock Exchange |
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Income Deposit Securities (IDSs) are a new type of security debuting in the United States on the American Stock Exchange, the market where investors and issuers turn for innovative products and new opportunities.
IDSs represent shares of a company's common stock and debt combined into one security that trades like a stock on an exchange. IDSs, in general, offer unique features and benefits:
Volume Services America, Inc. (CVP)
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| The Amex does not endorse any particular security or market participant. A number of internal and external factors could restrict or eliminate an issuer’s ability to pay interest and principal on the notes, and dividends with respect to shares of common stock represented by IDSs. IDSs are subject to risks including loss of principal. Certain aspects of the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the purchase, ownership, and disposition of IDSs are unclear. Investors should consult a tax advisor before investing. |