CONTRIBUTION MARGIN Definition

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CONTRIBUTION MARGIN (CM) is the difference between sales and the variable costs of the product or service, also called marginal income. It is the amount of money available to cover fixed costs and generate profits.

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INELIGIBLE is securities not quoted on the OTCBB. A Form 211 and two copies of the issuer's information must be filed with the FINRA OTC Compliance Unit no less than three business days prior to the publication on the OTCBB in order to obtain clearance that will grant the security OTCBB eligible status.

SUSTAINING CAPITAL REINVESTMENT is the periodic capital outlay required to maintain operations at existing levels, net of the tax shield available from such outlays.

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