buyouts

Definitions

The purchase of a controlling interest in a company or business.

The act of paying a sum of money to release someone from a contract or obligation.

The acquisition of a company's shares by its management or an external investor.

Examples

The company's recent series of corporate buyouts has significantly expanded its market share.

Many employees were concerned about their job security following the rumors of potential management buyouts.

Synonyms

acquisitions takeovers mergers purchases buy-ins corporate consolidations

Antonyms

divestitures sell-offs spin-offs liquidations disposals divestments