👉 The term "issuers" refers to individuals or entities who hold securities or other financial instruments, such as shares of a company in a public offering. These individuals are typically investors or stakeholders who buy or sell securities based on market conditions and expectations regarding future performance. In some cases, an issuer may also include the entity that holds the securities (the "issuer") as part of their name to identify them more clearly. For example, if a company issues shares in exchange for a bond, it would