Buyout
/ˈbaɪˌaʊt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of purchasing a controlling interest in a company or asset.
The investors completed a buyout of the struggling tech startup.
- (n.) An agreement in which one party agrees to pay another to terminate a contract or obligation.
They negotiated a buyout to end the partnership early.
Forms
- buyouts
Related terms
Commentary
Often used in corporate law contexts, a buyout implies acquiring controlling interest or ending contractual obligations by payment.
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