supplementary issue

[ˌsʌplɪˈmentəri ˈɪʃuː]
nounpl: supplementary issues
emissão suplementar
1. The issuance of additional shares of stock by a company after its initial public offering, typically to raise capital for expansion or debt repayment
The company announced a supplementary issue of 5 million shares to fund its acquisition strategy.
A empresa anunciou uma emissão suplementar de 5 milhões de ações para financiar sua estratégia de aquisição.
2. In publishing, an additional edition or volume released to complement an original publication
The journal released a supplementary issue containing peer-reviewed research papers on emerging technologies.
A revista lançou uma emissão suplementar contendo artigos de pesquisa revisados por pares sobre tecnologias emergentes.
3. In finance, the release of additional securities beyond the initially authorized amount
The board approved a supplementary issue of bonds to refinance existing debt.
O conselho aprovou uma emissão suplementar de títulos para refinanciar a dívida existente.
In both Brazilian and Portuguese financial contexts, supplementary issues are regulated by stock exchange authorities (B3 in Brazil, Euronext Lisbon in Portugal). This term is essential in corporate finance discussions and investor communications. It represents a common strategy for mature companies needing to raise capital without going through the lengthy IPO process again.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
secondary offeringfollow-on offeringadditional issuerights issuebonus issue
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial public offeringIPOprimary issue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emissão suplementar
Standard financial terminology used in Brazilian stock markets
São Paulo
emissão adicional de ações
Alternative phrasing common in São Paulo financial sector
Portugal
emissão suplementar
Identical to Brazilian Portuguese; standard in Portuguese financial markets
USA/UK
secondary offering or follow-on offering
Alternative English terms depending on context and jurisdiction

Related Words

equity offeringshare issuancecapital raisingsecuritiesshareholderstock marketdilution

Related Idioms & Phrases

dilute shareholder value
raise capital
follow-on offering
secondary market
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