Equity Dilution Calculation

Diluted Ownership Formula:

\[ \text{Diluted Ownership} = \frac{\text{Old Shares}}{\text{Old Shares} + \text{New Shares}} \]

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1. What is Equity Dilution?

Equity dilution occurs when a company issues new shares, reducing the ownership percentage of existing shareholders. This calculator helps determine the diluted ownership percentage after new shares are issued.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the diluted ownership formula:

\[ \text{Diluted Ownership} = \frac{\text{Old Shares}}{\text{Old Shares} + \text{New Shares}} \]

Where:

Old Shares — Number of shares held before dilution
New Shares — Number of new shares being issued

Explanation: The formula calculates what percentage of the total shares (old plus new) the original shares now represent.

3. Importance of Equity Dilution Calculation

Details: Understanding equity dilution is crucial for investors and company founders to assess how new share issuances affect their ownership stake and voting power in the company.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the number of old shares and new shares. Both values must be non-negative numbers, and the sum must be greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What causes equity dilution?
A: Equity dilution typically occurs when a company issues new shares through funding rounds, employee stock options, or convertible notes.

Q2: Is equity dilution always bad for existing shareholders?
A: Not necessarily. While dilution reduces ownership percentage, if the new capital increases the company's value sufficiently, the actual value of the shares may increase.

Q3: How can existing shareholders protect against dilution?
A: Shareholders can negotiate for anti-dilution provisions or pre-emptive rights that allow them to maintain their ownership percentage by purchasing new shares.

Q4: Does this calculator account for different classes of shares?
A: No, this calculator assumes all shares have equal voting and economic rights. Different share classes with varying rights would require a more complex calculation.

Q5: What is the difference between basic and fully diluted shares?
A: Basic shares include only issued and outstanding shares, while fully diluted shares include all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments.