recapitalization

noun

re·cap·i·tal·i·za·tion (ˌ)rē-ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən

-ˌkap-tə-

: a revision of the capital structure of a corporation

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By the end of 1993, after ordering massive layoffs, Parsons helped the bank complete a $300 million recapitalization. —

Marty Steinberg, CNBC, 26 Dec. 2024 The loss is attributed primarily to recapitalization expenses related to the company's business combination. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024 The filing also discusses the company's business combination with Acri Capital Acquisition Corporation, resulting in a reverse recapitalization. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024 Economists at Morgan Stanley expect a 2-trillion-yuan fiscal package, which could be used to support local government finances, recapitalization of major banks and boosting consumption, according to FactSet. —

Anniek Bao, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for recapitalization

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1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of recapitalization was in 1920

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“Recapitalization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/recapitalization. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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