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Recapitalisation
Definition
A restructuring of a company mix of shares and debt, often to change ownership or fix financial problems.
Why it matters
A recapitalisation can rescue a struggling company or reset its cap table, but it often heavily dilutes existing owners.
Example
After a tough year, a startup undergoes a recapitalisation that resets share ownership among investors.
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