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buyout - What does it mean?

Definition of 'buyout'

English

Alternative forms

* buy-out

Noun

(en-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.
  • Derived terms

    * leveraged buyout * management buyout

    See also

    * merger * sellout * takeover ----

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