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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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 Well-known in the distressed and special situations field, the investment bank takes on advisory roles in recapitalizations, debtor-in-possession financing, and exit facilities when companies are set to put their tour of bankruptcy court behind them. Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 The goal of the recapitalization is to find a new lender and financing package for the hotel property. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 31 July 2024 The wholesale recapitalization of India’s ponderously large military is overdue, but replacing legacy Russian-origin kit with U.S. equipment would be slow and prohibitively expensive. Arzan Tarapore, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for recapitalization 

Word History

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 23 Nov. 2024.

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