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Sunday, 08/04/2013 11:49:32 AM

Sunday, August 04, 2013 11:49:32 AM

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Definition of 'Reverse Stock Split'

A reduction in the number of a corporation's shares outstanding that increases the par value of its stock or its earnings per share. The market value of the total number of shares (market capitalization) remains the same.
Investopedia explains 'Reverse Stock Split'

For example, a 1-for-2 reverse split means you get half as many shares, but at twice the price. It's usually a bad sign if a company is forced to reverse split - firms do it to make their stock look more valuable when, in fact, nothing has changed. A company may also do a reverse split to avoid being delisted.