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buyout

/baɪˈaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does buyout mean?

noun, verb

The act of taking control of a company by purchasing a majority of its shares, or the amount of money paid for this purpose. To purchase or acquire something, especially a company, by paying a large sum of money.

Example

"The company's buyout was completed last year, and it's now a subsidiary of the conglomerate."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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