Definition for : Dilution - shareholders

Dilution is the decline in the percentage of a current shareholder Interest in the company, i.e. a decrease in his/her current voting rights. Dilution occurs when a Capital increase is cash-neutral for a shareholder. Also called Dilution of control or real dilution.

(See Chapter 39 Implementing a debt policy of the Vernimmen)

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