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restructure Definition

re·struc·ture (rē struk′c̸hər)

transitive verb -·tured, -·tur·ing

  1. to plan or provide a new structure or organization for
  2. to change the terms of (a loan, bond issue, etc.) to reduce the financial burden on the debtor

  • restudy
  • restuff
  • restyle
  • resubject
  • resubmerge
  • resubmit
  • resubscribe
restructure Finance Definition
To comprehensively reorganize a business with the intention of putting it back on solid, profitable ground. Companies that go through a restructuring process typically work with creditors to change debt terms. For example, creditors may exchange some of the debt for equity or extend the maturity date. Companies also reorganize their product offerings or sales forces by eliminating unprofitable products and reassigning sales people. When workforces are restructured, layoffs of general staff and top management may occur. The company incurs a large expense to pay severance to laid off employees and therefore usually takes a restructuring charge against earnings for one or two quarters after the restructuring is announced.
restructure Usage Examples

Object

  • debt: It is extremely positive about the Indian government's endeavor to restructure debt, which will bring down borrowing costs.
  • economy: But he is using this as a cover to restructure the Northern Irish economy.
  • portfolio: It comes after Fidelity restructured the portfolio with an income focus.
  • industry: The problem was that these preceded any attempt to restructure Russian industry.
  • curriculum: Therefore a need may arise to restructure the curriculum and adapt teaching methods to match the continuous and reflective nature of portfolio assessments.
  • force: Geoff Hoon, the US patsy, told the Royal United Services Institute that he intends to restructure the British armed forces.

Converse of object

  • undergo: The Library underwent a comprehensive restructure last year, including several job losses.
  • propose: A key issue that affects all NHS workers, not just those in primary care, is the proposed PCT restructure.
  • announce: July 2005 The Allied Healthcare Group has announced a restructure of its business, with effect from 4 July.

Adjective modifier

  • organizational: A major organizational restructure took place under the Directorship of Chris Story to ensure that our services are fully focused on Members ' needs.
  • radical: In October 2002, the then Health Secretary, Alan Milburn, outlined government plans for a radical restructure of social services.
  • internal: Due to a large internal restructure they are looking for a new team of researchers.
  • recent: Following the recent postal pricing restructure, it has been necessary to review our shipping costs.
  • major: The Planning process was very challenging and there was a major restructure of the MPS planning team involved part way through the year.

Modifying Another Word

  • radically: The 2004 edition has been fully revised and also radically restructured to reflect current practice.
  • substantially: With the end of hostilities in 1918 the Riley operations were substantially restructured.
  • completely: However, the new First Aid Manual has been completely restructured: more information is covered in fewer chapters.
  • recently: Jupiter has recently restructured its bonus scheme in the aftermath of several key departures from Jupiter to New Star.
  • significantly: Following extensive reviewing, the new edition has been significantly restructured.

Infinitive complement

  • reflect: The Department will be restructured to reflect its new responsibilities.