Corporate Actions

Stock Split

Definition

What is Stock Split?

An increase in the number of shares accompanied by a proportional reduction in price per share, leaving total value initially unchanged.

Example in practice

In a two-for-one split, 100 shares at ₦50 become 200 shares at roughly ₦25.

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An offer allowing existing shareholders to buy additional shares, usually in proportion to their holdings.

An issue of additional shares to existing shareholders without a cash payment.

A reduction in the number of shares accompanied by a proportional increase in price per share.

A vote cast by another person or electronically on behalf of a shareholder.

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