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How does a Bonus Issue differ from a Stock Split?

FeatureBonus IssueSplit Issue
 PurposeReward ShareholdersMake shares more affordable
ImpactIncreases total shares issuedIncrease shares by splitting existing ones
Price adjustmentsReduces proportionallyReduces, but the face value changes
Reserve utilizationUses free reservesNo reserve utilization.

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