Associations to the word «Buyout»

Wiktionary

BUYOUT, noun. (finance) The acquisition of a controlling interest in a business or corporation by outright purchase or by purchase of a majority of issued shares of stock.

Dictionary definition

BUYOUT, noun. Acquisition of a company by purchasing a controlling percentage of its stock.

Wise words

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