share split

share split
Also known as a stock split. The division of a company's existing shares into more shares. The proportionate equity of each shareholder remains the same. In a 2-for-1 split, each shareholder would receive an additional share for each share formerly held.

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  • split — Sometimes companies split their outstanding shares into more shares. If a company with 1 million shares executes a two for one split, the company would have 2 million shares. An investor with 100 shares before the split would hold 200 shares… …   Financial and business terms

  • Split — Sometimes, companies split their outstanding shares into a larger number of shares. If a company with 1 million shares did a two for one split, the company would have 2 million shares. An investor with 100 shares before the split would hold 200… …   Financial and business terms

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  • share splitting — The division of the share capital of a company into smaller units. The effect of a share split is the same as a scrip issue although the technicalities differ. Share splits are usually carried out when the existing shares reach such a high price… …   Big dictionary of business and management

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