stock split
noun
: a division of corporate stock by the issuing to existing shareholders of a specified number of new shares with a corresponding lowering of par value for each outstanding share compare stock dividend
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Stockholders whose shares are held in brokerage accounts should direct any questions concerning the reverse stock split to their broker.
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Kansas City Star, 15 July 2024
MicroStrategy — MicroStrategy shares rose more than 4% after the bitcoin development company announced a 10-for-1 stock split .
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 July 2024
But the stock split won't change its market capitalization, because the split simply resets the value of each stock at a lower proportional price, keeping the market value at the same level.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 June 2024
In addition, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plan immediately prior to the reverse stock split will be reduced proportionately.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
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Kansas City Star, 15 July 2024
MicroStrategy — MicroStrategy shares rose more than 4% after the bitcoin development company announced a 10-for-1 stock split .
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 July 2024
But the stock split won't change its market capitalization, because the split simply resets the value of each stock at a lower proportional price, keeping the market value at the same level.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 26 June 2024
In addition, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Company's equity compensation plan immediately prior to the reverse stock split will be reduced proportionately.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024
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“Stock split.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stock%20split. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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