recapitalization

noun

re·​cap·​i·​tal·​i·​za·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌka-pə-tə-lə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce recapitalization (audio)
-ˌkap-tə-
: a revision of the capital structure of a corporation

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Only a few of them have raised sufficient funds to float to the top and become common names in the industry such as Joby, Archer, Beta and the aforementioned Lilium and Volocopter which now must rely on sufficient recapitalization. Brian Foley, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 The executive shakeup announcement was timed with the closing of a company recapitalization that Seko first unveiled in September. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 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 See all Example Sentences for recapitalization 

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First Known Use

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 31 Jan. 2025.

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