Probably easiest to explain with an example.
Say you own 10 shares in a company that has 100 shares in total i.e. you own 10%.
If a new placement gives 20 new shares to a new investor then you still have 10 shares, but you only own 8% of the company (10 / 120).
Therefore, your shares are now less valuable as you % of ownership of any profits is reduced.
Makes sense?
Probably easiest to explain with an example.Say you own 10...
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