Recapitalization
(noun)
The act of increasing or restoring a company's capital, usually by raising new equity or debt, in order to improve the financial stability and growth prospects of the company.
Origin:
From the prefix "re-" meaning again and "capitalization".
Examples:
- The company's recapitalization was necessary to pay off debt and invest in new projects.
- The recapitalization was done through a combination of issuing new stock and taking on new debt.
- The recapitalization allowed the company to expand its operations and improve its competitiveness.
- The bank's recapitalization helped to restore confidence in the institution.
- The recapitalization was a critical step in the company's turnaround.