Recapitalize
(verb)
To increase or restore 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 "capitalize".
Examples:
- The company decided to recapitalize in order to pay off debt and invest in new projects.
- The bank was forced to recapitalize in order to meet regulatory requirements.
- The company will recapitalize by issuing new shares of stock.
- The government plans to recapitalize the struggling bank.
- The company's management decided to recapitalize to finance the expansion of their business.