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Stock Split

The division of the outstanding shares of a corporation into a larger number of shares. A 3-for-1 split by a company with 1 million shares outstanding results in 3 million shares outstanding, but proportionate equity in the company would remain the same. Ordinarily, splits must be voted by directors and approved by shareholders.

Updated on: 24/04/2023

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