An issuer that is proposing to apply, or is applying, for admission to trading of any of its securities. London Stock Exchange Glossary
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applicant ap‧pli‧cant [ˈæplɪkənt] noun [countable]
1. a person who applies for a job or a place at a university, or for official permission to do something:
• The starting salary of the successful applicant will be fixed according to experience.
applicant for
• applicants for EU membership
2. FINANCE a person or organization who asks to buy new shares when they are first made available:
• A share applicant can withdraw his application at any time before allotment is made.
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applicant UK US /ˈæplɪkənt/ noun [C]
► HR someone who has applied for a job, a place on a course, etc.: »
Many applicants simply don't meet hiring requirements.
»The course is popular - it has five applicants for every place.
»Successful applicants will be notified in writing.
► FINANCE someone who has applied to get something such as a loan or shares: »
Lenders say they treat all applicants the same.
► someone who has officially asked for permission to do something: an applicant for sth »
Applicants for planning permission need to follow the correct procedures.
Financial and business terms. 2012.