Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
delist
verb
dɪˈlɪst
Definition
To remove a security or company from a stock exchange or list.
Examples
- The company decided to delist its shares from the exchange after a significant drop in stock price.
- After regulatory issues, several firms faced the risk of being delisted.
- Investors were surprised when the popular tech startup announced it would delist to shift to private ownership.
Meaning
Delisting typically occurs when a company fails to meet the exchange’s requirements or chooses to go private.
Synonyms
- remove
- unlist
- withdraw
- de-register
