recapitalization
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of recapitalization
First recorded in 1925–30; re- + capitalization
Example Sentences
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B. Riley analyst Mike Crawford summed up the political-military scene in a note to clients on Thursday by referring to “an emerging generational recapitalization of global defense posture and budgets.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
They note the airline’s comprehensive restructuring last year after the pandemic, including an operational overhaul and balance sheet recapitalization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Freddie Mac’s $73.9 billion in net worth “represents an +18% YoY increase and a milestone in the recapitalization story,” they wrote.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
It also said it is “actively working” with lenders to pay the delinquent property taxes “as part of a larger recapitalization and loan extension plan.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
The government also announced a bank recapitalization program in late 1998, but by early 1999 the plan faced growing challenges over its reliance on public funds.
From The 1999 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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