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dilution
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Dilution
A reduction in earnings per share of common stock that occurs through the issuance of additional shares or the conversion of convertible securities.

Notes:
Adding to the number of shares outstanding reduces the value of holdings of existing shareholders.

Dilution
Diminution in the proportion of income to which each share is entitled.
dilution
A decrease in the equity position of a share of stock because of the issuance of additional shares. Dilution is usually detrimental to the position of existing shareholders because it weakens their proportional claim on earnings and assets. See also potential dilution.
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Bruce Acacio, President and CEO of the Company, stated "The preliminary agreement between California Software Corporation and MAI Systems contained protective provisions designed to limit dilution incurred by existing shareholders of California Software in the event the stock price fell below a certain price per share prior to consummation.
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