Glossary

Market capitalisation

This equals the value of a stock corporation calculated by multiplying the current stock exchange price by the total number of shares issued.

Market value

The value of an asset on the balance sheet that can be realised by selling it in the market to a third party.

Mathematical reserve

A reserve calculated according to mathematical principles for future insurance payments in the life and health insurance balance sheet units. In the health insurance balance sheet unit, this is also referred to as an ageing reserve.