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Mergers & acquisitions
Referring to the aspect of corporate strategy, finance and management that deals with the buying, selling or combining of different companies that can assist a growing company to grow rapidly without having to create another business entity.
Industry: Banking; Business services
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abnormal return
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
The return to shareholders due to nonrecurring events that differs from what would have been predicted by the market. It is the return due to an event such as a merger or an acquisition.
acquirer
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
A firm that attempts to acquire a controlling interest in another company.
acquisition
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
The purchase by one company of a controlling ownership interest in another firm, a legal subsidiary of another firm, or selected assets of another firm.
acquisition vehicle
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
The legal structure used to acquire another company.
advance ruling
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
An IRS ruling sought by acquirers and targets planning to enter into a tax-free transaction. A favorable ruling is often a condition of closing.
affirmative covenant
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
A portion of a loan agreement that specifies the actions the borrowing firm agrees to take during the term of the loan.
antigreenmail provisions
Banking; Mergers & acquisitions
Amendments to corporate charters restricting the firm’s ability to repurchase shares from specific shareholders at a premium.
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