Dividend recapitalization

The company borrows new debt and pays the proceeds to its owners as a dividend.

Dividend recapitalization in round numbers

Hypothetical: a company raises US$15m of incremental debt and distributes the same US$15m to its owners, ignoring fees and other uses. The owners receive cash while retaining their equity interest and its downside exposure.

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Hypothetical financing and distribution; fees ignored
Cash flowAmount
Incremental borrowingUS$15m
Distribution to ownersUS$15m

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