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CUSIP LP Limited Partnership

CUSIP For LP Limited CUSIP Structure


Partnership A CUSIP number consists of a digit alphanumeric code (the

Limited Partnerships (LP) often obtain CUSIP numbers for the ISIN, as a contrast, is 12 characters in length).

equity (i.e. interests, shares, units, warrants, rights etc) and


CUSIPs are made up of several ‘parts’, the first being the
debt securities (i.e. notes, bonds, MTNs). If your LP entity
‘base’, or the first six alphanumeric characters. Of the nine
requires assistance with CUSIPs - from application assistance
characters, seven and eight determine the type of issuing
to document requirements - feel free to reach out to us
company. The last character is the check digit or checksum.
anytime. A CUSIP number is a 9-character alphanumeric code
CUSIPs are used by both US and Canadian companies that
that identifies a security (like a stock or bond, debt or equity)
wish to either clear and settle trades, identify their equity or
for the purposes of facilitating clearing and settlement of
debt securities and more.
trades. CUSIPs also identify at the securities level, much like
the international securities identification code, and are used to
distinguish, among other reasons, between multiple share APPLICATION - CUSIP ASSISTANCE FORM
classes or bond tranches that companies issue. CUSIPs are
mainly used in the United States and Canada.

CUSIP numbers are issued to both private and public


companies, hedge funds, mutual funds, private equity,
corporation, LLCs and much more. LPs are popular structures
for investment and hedge funds. CUSIPs are also assigned to
offshore entities in over 30 jurisdictions (such as Cayman
funds, BVI funds etc). Those corporation that are conducting
an initial public offering are also often required to register a
CUSIP number. Equity securities such as stocks, or preferred
shares stock, warrants, rights offering and others can obtain
CUSIPs. For debt securities, bonds, notes, loans, MTNs
syndicated and others also can register for a CUSIP.

If you are seeking to obtain a CUSIP identifying number and


need assistance in this process, our team can help. We have
assisted scores of companies over the years receive their
CUSIP and ISIN numbers.

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Apply For A CUSIP For An


Limited Partnership LP
To apply and register an ISIN number for a limited
partnership or LP is usually achieved by drafting the proper
documentation and then applying for the correct CUSIP
issuance identifier. For a public company usually a prospectus
is needed, while for a private company seeking to raise capital a
private placement memorandum or offering memorandum is
needed. There are many varying documents that are required
to obtain a CUSIP number. Click here to see a list of documents
that may be required. CUSIP DOCUMENTS

Why Get A CUSIP Number For A


LP
An CUSIP number is a standard code that is needed by many
different types of companies. The numbers help identify a
security, much like a social security number does for a person.
For cross border trading, an ISIN number is imperative for
clearing and settlement.

Reasons for adopting CUSIP codes

1. It provides a simple, clear and uniform method for


securities clearance and settlement.
2. It allows easy tracking of stock holdings of various
investors in a universal accepted format that is used
across various countries.
3. It makes clearance and settlement of the transactions
faster through electronic means and prevents human
interference.

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numbers.

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