capital dilution

capital dilution
capital dilution ˌcapital diˈlution noun [uncountable]
FINANCE when a company's profits are divided between more shares when new shares are sold

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capital dilution UK US noun [U]
FINANCE, STOCK MARKET a situation in which a shareholder's share of the profits of a company is reduced as a result of the company selling new shares

Financial and business terms. 2012.

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