What is Bonus issue?

What is Bonus issue?

A bonus share is a free share of stock given to current shareholders in a company, based upon the number of shares that the shareholder already owns. While the issue of bonus shares increases the total number of shares issued and owned, it does not change the market capitalization of the company.

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