Stock Split
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| A stock split is when there is an increase in the number of outstanding shares without an increase in the shareholder equity. | ||
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Additional Comments:
Example of a 2 for 1 split:
BEFORE SPLIT - you have 1 share at a price of $100.00 AFTER the SPLIT - you have 2 shares at a price of $50.00 |
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Reverse Stock Split A reverse stock split is defined by the SEC as a transaction that reduces the number ... Share Split Increasing a companies shares outstanding by splitting the par value of existing shares and distributing additional ... Float The initial raising of capital by putting a company's stocks on offer to the public. The ... | ||
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