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Nasdaq small capitalization companiesA group of 2000 companies with relatively small capitalization, which are listed separately and have at least two market makers.Nasdaq small capitalization companies Similar MatchesCapitalization Weighted IndexCapitalization Weighted IndexA stock index which is computed by adding the capitalization (float times price) of each individual stock in the index, and then dividing by the divisor. The stocks with the largest market values have the heavist weighting in the index. See also Float, Divisor. Recapitalization proposalRecapitalization proposalOften 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. Leveraged 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. Capitalization ratiosCapitalization ratiosAlso called financial leverage ratios, these ratios compare debt to total capitalization and thus reflect the extent to which a corporation is trading on its equity. Capitalization ratios can be interpreted only in the context of the stability of industry and company earnings and cash flow. OvercapitalizationOvercapitalizationSaid to occur when a firm cannot service its debt even though its deb../../finance-glossary/equity ratio is not excessive. Further SuggestionsCapitalization tableSmall capitalization (small cap) fund Small capitalization (small cap) stocks Total capitalization Capitalization rate Capitalization method |
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