recapitalization

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

Definition of recapitalization

:a revision of the capital structure of a corporation

Recent Examples of recapitalization from the Web

SAA asked the South African government for 10 billion rand ($760 million), as part of a recapitalization plan aimed at returning it to profit, the finance chief said last month.

— renee bonorchis, Bloomberg.com, "Zimbabwe and South Africa Ground Flights in Permit Dispute," 19 Aug. 2017
Theranos recently closed on a recapitalization of its recent investors, unifying their support as the Company moves toward commercializing its innovative technologies.

— maya kosoff, The Hive, "Elizabeth Holmes Is Running Out of Cash," 2 Aug. 2017
The EU will then move to adopt final approval for the recapitalization.

— aoife white, Bloomberg.com, "Monte Paschi Wins EU Backing on Revamp, Paving Way to Rescue," 1 June 2017
The ECB’s concerns about Monte Paschi go back to its December decision to declare the bank solvent, and therefore eligible for a precautionary recapitalization.

— sonia sirletti, Bloomberg.com, "Monte Paschi Bailout Plan Faces ECB Pushback on Capital Concerns," 19 May 2017
The final setback came just last week when the carrier’s 12,500 employees voted down a multi-billion recapitalization plan that would have required cuts in workers’ compensation.

— barbara peterson, Condé Nast Traveler, "Alitalia Declares Bankruptcy—Again," 2 May 2017
The latest deal comes less than two years after a $480-million recapitalization in which Village Roadshow took on $325 million in funding from such investors as Vine and Falcon.

— ryan faughnder, latimes.com, "After years of making other studios' movies, Village Roadshow wants homegrown hits, too," 19 Apr. 2017
Yang Ming Marine Transport expects the Taiwanese government to take a greater stake as part of the container line’s recapitalization plan.

— paul page, WSJ, "Today’s Top Supply Chain and Logistics News From WSJ," 24 Jan. 2017
A shareholder vote on the recapitalization plan is set for Nov. 24.

— chad bray, New York Times, "Monte dei Paschi to Cut Jobs and Close Branches in Turnaround Bid," 25 Oct. 2016

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