HomeDefinitionsCompareDebt Recapitalization proposalThe financial definition for Recapitalization proposal:Often used in risk arbitrage. Plan by a target company to restructure its capitalization (debt and equity) in a way to ward off a hostile or potential suitor. Similar MatchesLeveraged recapitalizationLeveraged recapitalizationOften used in risk arbitrage. A public company takes on significant additional debt with the purpose of either paying an extraordinary dividend or repurchasing shares, leaving the public shareholders with a continuing interest in a more financially leveraged company. Popular form of shark repellent See: Stub. Click to compare definitions of Recapitalization proposal Click to view definitions beginning re |