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debt-equity swap - Investment & Finance Definition

A refinancing technique where debt holders forgive some of the debt they hold in exchange for equity in the company. Often this is done in bankruptcy or near-bankruptcy situations if the company is unable to pay back the debt. While the lender gambles by taking equity, the lender bets that the stock price will rise and dividends will eventually be paid, thus making up the debt.

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WORDS NEAR debt-equity swap IN THE DICTIONARY


  • debt-bondage
  • debt-bondages
  • debt-burden
  • debt covenants
  • debt-equity swap
  • debt-financed stock
  • debt instrument
  • debt-instrument
  • debt-laden
  • debt limit
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