Trading has previously commenced " ex" stock distribution on this stock. London Stock Exchange Glossary
* * *
ex stock UK US adjective, adverb
► COMMERCE used to describe goods that buyers can have immediately because the seller has a supply of them available: »
Most ex-stock items can be delivered on the following day after the order is placed.
»These goods are available ex stock for immediate delivery.
Financial and business terms. 2012.