Corporate actions are events initiated by a publicly traded company that directly impact its stakeholders, including shareholders, bondholders, and employees. These actions can significantly influence stock prices, investor sentiment, and the overall market. Below is a list of the top 100 corporate actions that commonly occur in stock markets:
Major Corporate Actions:
Stock Split – Dividing existing shares to increase liquidity.
Reverse Stock Split – Reducing the number of shares to increase share price.
Bonus Issue (Stock Dividend) – Issuing additional shares to existing shareholders.
Rights Issue – Offering new shares to existing shareholders at a discount.
Stock Buyback (Share Repurchase) – Company repurchasing its own shares.
Dividend Declaration – Regular or special dividend payouts to shareholders.
Interim Dividend – Dividend paid before the fiscal year-end.
Final Dividend – Dividend paid at the end of the fiscal year.
Special Dividend – One-time dividend distribution due to excess profits.
Cash Dividend – Dividend paid in cash instead of stock.
Scrip Dividend – Dividend paid in additional shares instead of cash.
Merger – Two companies combining to form a single entity.
Acquisition – One company purchasing another.
Demerger (Spin-off) – A division of a company becoming independent.
Takeover – Acquisition of a company without its consent (hostile takeover).
Joint Venture – Two companies forming a new entity for business cooperation.
IPO (Initial Public Offering) – First-time share issuance to the public.
FPO (Follow-on Public Offering) – Additional issuance of shares by a listed company.
Delisting – Removal of a company's shares from stock exchanges.
Stock Exchange Listing – Getting listed on a stock exchange for trading.
Secondary Listing – Listing on another stock exchange besides the home exchange.
Buyback Tender Offer – Company offers to buy shares from shareholders at a premium.
Share Consolidation – Combining multiple shares into one.
Share Subdivision – Splitting a share into multiple smaller shares.
Stock Swap (Share Exchange) – Using shares instead of cash in an acquisition.
Poison Pill Strategy – A defense mechanism against hostile takeovers.
Golden Parachute – Lucrative benefits for executives if the company is taken over.
Shareholder Activism – Shareholders influencing company decisions.
Proxy Voting – Shareholders delegating voting power to a representative.
Management Buyout (MBO) – Company executives buying the firm from shareholders.
Leveraged Buyout (LBO) – Acquiring a company using borrowed funds.
Going Private – A public company becoming private.
Bankruptcy Filing (Chapter 11, Chapter 7, etc.) – Legal declaration of insolvency.
Liquidation – Selling off company assets to pay creditors and shareholders.
Receivership – A court-appointed entity managing the company during financial distress.
Debt Restructuring – Changing debt terms to avoid default.
Recapitalization – Restructuring a company’s debt and equity mixture.
Bridge Financing – Temporary short-term funding for companies.
Green Shoe Option – Over-allotment option in an IPO.
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – Offering shares to employees.
Stock Option Grant – Giving employees stock options as compensation.
Restricted Stock Units (RSU) – Employee compensation that vests over time.
Warrant Issue – Giving investors the right to buy shares at a future date.
Convertible Bonds Issue – Bonds that can be converted into shares.
Preference Shares Issue – Issuing shares with fixed dividends.
Corporate Bond Issue – Raising funds through bonds.
Green Bonds Issue – Raising funds for environmentally friendly projects.
Sovereign Bonds Issue – Government-backed bonds.
Infrastructure Bonds Issue – Bonds issued for infrastructure projects.
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) – Investing in a foreign company.
Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) Activity – Investments by foreign institutions.
Domestic Institutional Investor (DII) Activity – Local institutional investor activity.
Short Selling Ban – Temporary restriction on short selling.
Insider Trading Disclosure – Reporting stock trades by company insiders.
Trading Halt – Temporary suspension of stock trading.
Circuit Breaker Trigger – Market-wide halt due to extreme volatility.
Penny Stock Delisting – Removal of low-priced stocks from exchanges.
Class Action Lawsuit – Legal action by investors against a company.
Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Reporting – Sustainability disclosures.
Corporate Governance Policy Change – Changes in company governance rules.
CEO or CFO Resignation – Leadership transition impacting stock prices.
Shareholder Meeting (AGM/EGM) – Key meetings for investor decisions.
Analyst Rating Upgrade/Downgrade – Impact of analysts' opinions on stock price.
Company Rebranding – Changing corporate name or identity.
Change in Accounting Policies – Adjustments in financial reporting.
Currency Hedging Announcement – Risk management strategy for forex exposure.
Hedging Derivative Contracts – Use of options, futures, and swaps.
Private Placement of Shares – Selling shares to select investors.
Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) – Selling shares to institutions.
GDR (Global Depository Receipt) Issue – Issuing shares to international investors.
ADR (American Depository Receipt) Issue – Issuing shares to US investors.
Treasury Stock Transactions – Company buying/selling its own shares.
Regulatory Investigation – Government probes impacting share price.
Financial Restatements – Revising previously reported financial results.
Anti-Dumping Duty Announcement – Trade restrictions impacting stocks.
Trade War Impact Announcements – Tariff-related corporate statements.
Product Recalls – Market impact due to defective products.
Patent Approval/Litigation – Intellectual property rights influencing stock.
Drug Approval (Pharmaceuticals) – FDA or equivalent agency approval.
Cybersecurity Breach Disclosure – Hacking incidents affecting stock.
Data Privacy Violation Disclosure – Fines and penalties for breaches.
New Government Contracts – Large contracts impacting stock.
Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) – Collaborative business ventures.
Royalty Agreements – Licensing intellectual property for revenue.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives – Sustainability moves.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) – Investors reinvesting dividends.
Depository Receipts Cancellation – Ending foreign stock listings.
Index Inclusion/Exclusion – A stock entering or exiting a major index.
Free Float Adjustment – Change in publicly traded shares.
Voting Rights Changes – Alteration in shareholder voting power.
Lawsuits & Legal Settlements – Financial implications for stocks.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Violations – Regulatory non-compliance.
Supply Chain Disruptions – Logistics issues impacting stock.
Inflation Impact Reports – Cost pressures on corporate earnings.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Reports – Influence of central bank decisions.
Management Guidance Update – Company’s revised financial outlook.
Quarterly & Annual Earnings Reports – Performance impact on stock.
Stock Lending & Borrowing (SLB) – Institutional lending of shares.
Dual-Class Share Structure Changes – Adjustments in share voting rights.
Capital Expenditure Announcements – Investment plans impacting valuation.