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

Examples of recapitalization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While investors get paid, the practice of private equity sponsors adding more debt to companies — known as dividend recapitalizations — risks weakening their ability to invest or weather future downturns in trading. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

China will inject $45 billion into its largest banks and insurers, its biggest recapitalization push in decades as Beijing looks to boost the country’s faltering economy. — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026

This came after the courts approved a recapitalization plan in March. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026

Sometimes a partial sale, recapitalization or internal transfer makes the most sense. — Brian Duggan, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recapitalization

• americanization
• anticoagulation
• antidiscrimination
• bioaccumulation
• bioremediation
• compartmentalization
• contextualization
• copolymerization
• decriminalization
• dehumidification
• demilitarization
• demineralization