bonus issue
noun[C]
FINANCE,STOCK MARKETukusanoccasionwhen acompanychangesitsprofitsintosharesand gives thesesharestoshareholders. Thosepeoplethen own moresharesbut eachshareisworthless than before andthereforecan beboughtandsoldmoreeasily:
Investorsapproveda four-for-onebonusissue.
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capitalization issue
scrip issue