CultureAugust 9, 2026

recapitalisation

ree-KAP-ih-tuh-luh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The process of reorganizing a company's or an industry's capital structure, typically by injecting new equity or changing the mix of debt and equity, often to meet regulatory requirements or improve financial stability.

Etymology

Derived from the prefix 're-' (again) plus 'capitalization', which comes from the Latin 'capitalis' meaning 'of the head' or 'principal'. It entered English to describe the act of supplying fresh capital to a business.

In the news

In the article, recapitalisation refers to a mandatory regulatory program requiring insurance companies to increase their capital levels to ensure stronger financial stability and better service delivery.

Strengthening Nigeria’s Financial System Architecture for Sustainable Economic Transformation

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