An increase in the total number of shares outstanding. This increase in the number of shares results in the proportionate decrease of share price. For example, a company declares a "3 for 1" stock split, the price of the stock is currently $60 a share, a shareholder with 100 shares before the split would have 300 shares after the split with a value of $20 a share. The shareholders' equity does not change. A 'reverse split' is where the total number of shares is decreased and the stock price increases proportionally. As in a split the total stock holders equity remains the same.
When the board of directors of a company decides to increase the number of shares that they have outstanding, pending shareholder approval. What happens is the number of shares increases and the price of an individual share decreases. For example, if a company announces a 4 for 1 stock split and you have 200 shares of stock at $100 a share, you end up with 800 shares of stock at $25 a share. The value stays the same for the shareholder.
"The division of the outstanding shares of a corporation into either a larger or smaller number of shares, without any change in individual shareholder equity. For example, a 2-for-1 split by a company with 1 million shares outstanding and a market price of LE 100 results in 2 million shares outstanding and a market price is LE 50. A reverse split would reduce the number of shares outstanding and each share would be worth more. "
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An increase in the number of outstanding shares of a company's stock, such that the proportionate equity of each shareholder remains the same. Although a stock split does not guarantee an increase in stock price, it is generally regarded as a positive move. See also reverse stock split.
The dividing of a company's shares, creating a greater number of shares, while halving the price per share. The most common is a 2-1 split. Sometimes this creates more opportunities for a buyer, due to being less expensive. Example you own 100 shares at $10.00 each the invested amount equals $1000.00. The company announce's they are splitting the share's 2-1. Meaning the price per share is now $10.00/2=$5.00, The 100 shares you owned equal 100*2=200 share's now owned. The dollar investment is still the same 200 share's times $5.00 =$1000.00. You now own 200 shares worth $5.00=$1000.00. The same amount invested, but with more share's.
A division of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a larger number of shares, by which each outstanding share entitles its owner to a fixed number of new shares. The shareholder's overall equity remains the same, though he owns more stock, since the total value of the shares remains the same. For example, the owner of a hundred shares, each worth $100, would be given two hundred shares, each worth $50, in a two-for-one split.
When a company increases the number of shares it has outstanding. In a two-for-one split, each share is split into two. The investor's percentage of equity in the company remains the same. So, if you had 100 shares valued at $50, each, after the split you would have 200 shares valued at $25 each. Companies often split their stock when the price gets too high. There are also reverse splits, when companies decrease the number of shares outstanding.
Adjustment of a company's capital issues by splitting its shares into units of lesser value. Splitting $2 shares into $1 shares often makes the company shareholding more widespread and helps small investors.
An increase in the number of outstanding shares of a company's stock, such that proportionate equity of each shareholder remains the same. The market price per share drops proportionately. Usually done to make a stock with a very high per-share price more accessible to small investors. Requires approval from the board of directors and shareholders. also called stock split. see also reverse split.
A division of a company's shares into a greater number of units by reducing the par value (where applicable) of each share. In the case of a $10 share, a four for one split would mean that four new shares would be issued for each old share at an `after- split' price of $2.50.
the amendment of a firm's charter to increase (split up) or decrease (split down) the number of authorized shares; requires stockholder approval.
The procedure to increase the number of outstanding shares in a corporation without any change in the shareholders' equity or the aggregate market value at the time of the split. In a split up, the share price declines. For example, in a 2 for 1 split, the number of outstanding shares is doubled, and the price per share is cut in half.
A proportionate increase in the number of shares of outstanding stock without a corresponding increase in assets or in funds available, as would be the case in a new stock offering or in an acquisition that uses stock as payment. Essentially, a firm splits its stock to reduce the market price and make the shares attractive to a larger pool of investors, although it is questionable if the firm's stockholders actually benefit from a split because share prices are reduced proportionately with the increase in shares outstanding. A 4-for-1 split would result in an owner of 100 shares receiving 300 additional shares, or an after-split total of 4 shares for every 1 share owned before the split. Compare Reverse Stock Split.--Also called split up; stock split.
a promised or claimed share of loot or money; "he demanded his split before they disbanded"
an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity; "they announced a two-for-one split of the common stock"
When a company splits the number of shares in its stock, it a larger number of shares from the outstanding shares before. Although the resulting price of the stock is split, shareholders receive the proportionate amount of shares so that they are no better or worse off than they were before. If a company held a 2 for 1 split and had an original 1 million shares, it would have a post split number of 2 million shares. In addition, if a shareholder had 100 shares of stock in the company, which was trading at $100 dollars before the split, he would then own 200 shares of the stock and it would trade at $50 post split. Splits are accounted for in the Marketocracy competition just as they would be in real life.
A company can decide to divide the nominal value of its shares. In this case, the number of shares constituting the capital are multiplied in the same proportions.
the number of shares are increased, while the value per share decreases in order to encourage investors to buy more shares
A division of existing shares that results in an increase in the number of outstanding shares in a company. In the case of a company with 1 million shares outstanding, a four for one split would result in 4 million shares outstanding. An investor with 1,000 shares before the split would have 4,000 shares after the split.
A division of a company's outstanding shares into a larger number of shares. Each outstanding share entitles its owner to a pre-determined number of new shares.
A division of outstanding shares of a corporation into a stated number of shares by which each outstanding share entitles its owner to a fixed number of new shares. In a reverse split, a stock owner receives less shares at a correspondingly higher price. In a forward split, a stock owner receives more shares at a correspondingly lower price. In both reverse and forward splits, the total equity (number of shares multiplied by the stock price) remains the same. For example, in a two-for-one forward split, the owner of 100 shares, each worth $100, would be given 200 shares, each worth $50.
A securities transaction exchange whereby each shareholder ends up with more shares representing the same percentage of the firm. (Reverse split is when you get less shares).
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 after the split. The investor's percentage of equity in the company remains the same, and the share price of the stock owned is one-half the price of the stock on the day prior to the split.
An increase in the number of outstanding shares of a company`s stock, without altering the percentage of each shareholders` equity. The Board of directors and the shareholders must approve the split. A split changes the book value and the par value of a share.
Sometimes, companies split their outstanding shares into larger number of shares. If a company with one million shares did a two-for-one split, the company would have two million shares. An investor, for example, with 100 shares before the split would hold 200 shares after the split. The investor's percentage of equity in the company remains the same.
When a stock split is declared, a ratio is picked by the company. The company's total shares are multiplied by this ratio, while the share price is divided by this ratio. Thus a 2:1 split on your 20 shares of a $10 stock would result in 40 shares of a $5 stock.
Increase in the number of shares in circulation by reducing the par value of each one; consists of increasing the number of shares without increasing capital stock.
The revenue sharing relationship between an account and its securities lending agent, as in a 60/40 split (60% to client and 40% to agent).
Issuing additional stock to shareholders. The proportionate equity of each shareholder remains the same, but the market price per share drops proportionately. A company may declare a split (give shareholders more shares at a lower price) if it thinks its stock is priced too high to attract investors.
When companies increase outstanding shares (price per share gets decreased).
The division of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a larger number of shares. A 3-for-1 split by a company with 1 million shares outstanding results in 3 million shares outstanding. Each holder of 100 shares before the 3-for-1 split would have 300 shares, although the proportionate equity in the company would remain the same; 100 parts of 1 million are the equivalent of 300 parts of 3 million. Ordinarily, splits must be voted by directors and approved by shareholders. (See: Stock dividend)
Is when two players share a pot evenly.
A reduction in the par value of shares that divides a company’s shares into a greater number of units. In the case of a company with one million shares outstanding, a four for one split would result in four million shares outstanding. An investor with 500 shares before the split would now have 2000 shares after the split.
The division of a company's outstanding common shares into a larger number of common shares. For example, in a two-for-one split, a shareholder with 100 shares valued at $50 each would exchange them for 200 shares at $25 each. Since this is done with all shares, each shareholder's equity in the company remains the same.
a stock split occurs when a company issues more shares to its current shareholders, as in the case of a 2-for-1 stock split, in which a company issues 2 shares for every share owned by current shareholders but at half the price value
Partitioning the outstanding shares of a corporation into a larger number of shares, without affecting shareholders' equity or the total market value at the time of the split. For instance, if a stock valued at $100 splits 2-for-1, an investor who owns 100 shares would now own 200 shares valued at $50. See: Reverse Split; Stock Split
Company splits one share into several, with a corresponding reduction in the share price and the par value.
A split is when a company's board of directors and the shareholders agree to increase the number of shares outstanding. The shareholders' equity does not change; instead, the number of shares increases while the value of each share decreases proportionally. For example, in a 2-for-1 split, a shareholder with 100 shares prior to the split would now own 200 shares. The price of the shares, however, would be cut in half; shares that cost $40 before the split would be worth $20 after the split.
dividing a company’s shares into a greater number by reducing their face value
The division of the outstanding number of shares into a higher number of shares. The market price per share drops proportionately. This is generally done to make a stock with a very high price more accessible to small investors. Current owners of the stock maintain the same equity by receiving the proportionate number of additional shares.
The division of a corporation's outstanding shares into either a larger or smaller (reverse split) number of shares without any impact on shareholder equity.
The practice where a company chooses to increase their total number of shares buy issuing new shares in proportion to those already out.