Demutualization

Pronunciation: /diːmjuːtʃuːəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions of demutualization

noun the process of converting a mutual company into a publicly traded company by selling shares to the public

Example Sentences

A1 Demutualization is the process of converting a mutual insurance company into a publicly traded company.

A2 The demutualization of the insurance company led to changes in ownership and governance.

B1 Investors were eager to participate in the demutualization of the bank, hoping for increased profits.

B2 The demutualization of the stock exchange was met with mixed reactions from stakeholders.

C1 The demutualization of the telecommunications industry was a complex and lengthy process.

C2 Experts debated the potential risks and benefits of demutualization in the financial sector.

Examples of demutualization in a Sentence

formal The demutualization of the insurance company was a complex process that involved converting its ownership structure.

informal They talked about demutualization at the meeting, but I didn't really understand what it meant.

slang Demutualization sounds like a made-up word, doesn't it?

figurative The demutualization of the club changed the dynamic among its members, leading to new opportunities and challenges.

Grammatical Forms of demutualization

• past tense: demutualized
• plural: demutualizations
• comparative: more demutualized
• superlative: most demutualized
• present tense: demutualize
• future tense: will demutualize
• perfect tense: have demutualized
• continuous tense: is demutualizing
• singular: demutualization
• positive degree: demutualized
• infinitive: to demutualize
• gerund: demutualizing
• participle: demutualizing

Origin and Evolution of demutualization

First Known Use: 1997 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'demutualization' originated from the combination of 'de-' meaning to reverse or remove, and 'mutualization' which refers to the process of converting a mutual company into a publicly traded company.

Evolution of the word: The term 'demutualization' gained popularity in the late 20th century as many mutual insurance companies began converting to publicly traded entities. It is now commonly used in the financial sector to describe the process of changing a mutual company's ownership structure.