leveraged buyout
(ˈlɛv ər ɪdʒ, ˈlɛv rɪdʒ; ˈli vər ɪdʒ, -vrɪdʒ)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
the purchase of a company with borrowed money, using the company's assets as collateral, and often discharging the debt and realizing a profit by liquidating the company.
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director
Webster Dictionary
one of a body of persons appointed to manage the affairs of a company or corporation; as, the directors of a bank, insurance company. or railroad company
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company
Webster Dictionary
an association of persons for the purpose of carrying on some enterprise or business; a corporation; a firm; as, the East India company. an insurance company. a joint-stock company
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stock option
(stock option)
Princeton's WordNet
a benefit given by a company to an employee in the form of an option to buy stock in the company at a discount or at a fixed price
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foreign direct investment
(foreign direct investment)
Princeton's WordNet
a joint venture between a foreign company and a United States company
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horizontal merger
(ˌhɔr əˈzɒn tl, ˌhɒr-)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
the purchase by a company of a competitor or of a company dealing in similar products or services.
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associate
Webster Dictionary
to unite in company. to keep company. implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate
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shareholder
(ˈʃɛərˌhoʊl dər)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a person, company. etc., that owns shares of stock in a company or corporation.
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mileage
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aggregate length or distance in miles; esp., the sum of lengths of tracks or wires of a railroad company. telegraph company. etc
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withdraw
Webster Dictionary
to retire; to retreat; to quit a company or place; to go away; as, he withdrew from the company
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companion
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one who accompanies or is in company with another for a longer or shorter period, either from choice or casually; one who is much in the company of, or is associated with, another or others; an associate; a comrade; a consort; a partner
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liquidator
Webster Dictionary
an officer appointed to conduct the winding up of a company. to bring and defend actions and suits in its name, and to do all necessary acts on behalf of the company
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troupe
Webster Dictionary
a company or troop, especially the company pf performers in a play or an opera
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joint-stock company
(joint-stock company)
Princeton's WordNet
a company (usually unincorporated) which has the capital of its members pooled in a common fund; transferable shares represent ownership interest; shareholders are legally liable for all debts of the company
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subsidiary
(əbˈsɪd iˌɛr i)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a company whose controlling interest is owned by another company.
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captive finance company
(captive finance company)
Princeton's WordNet
a finance company owned by a manufacturer to finance dealers' inventories or to make loans to consumers buying the company's products
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subsidiary
(subsidiary company, subsidiary)
Princeton's WordNet
a company that is completely controlled by another company
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subsidiary company
(subsidiary company, subsidiary)
Princeton's WordNet
a company that is completely controlled by another company
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greenmail
(ˈgrinˌmeɪl)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
the practice of buying a large block of a company's stock so that the company is forced to repurchase the stock at inflated prices to avert a takeover.
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safe harbor
(safe harbor)
Princeton's WordNet
the target company defends itself by acquiring a company so onerously regulated that it makes the target less attractive
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suitor
(ˈsu tər)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
an individual or company that seeks to buy another company.
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common carrier
(ˈkɒm ə nl ti)
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
a public service company. as a telephone company. engaged in transmitting messages for the public.
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uninsurability
(uninsurability)
Princeton's WordNet
the quality of being uninsurable; the conditions under which an insurance company will refuse to issue insurance to an applicant (based on standards set by the insurance company.
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insurability
(insurability)
Princeton's WordNet
the quality of being insurable; the conditions under which an insurance company will issue insurance to an applicant (based on standards set by the insurance company.
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drawing-room
Webster Dictionary
the company assembled in such a room; also, a reception of company in it; as, to hold a drawing-room
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crew
Webster Dictionary
the company of seamen who man a ship, vessel, or at; the company belonging to a vessel or a boat
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troop
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specifically, a small body of cavalry, light horse, or dragoons, consisting usually of about sixty men, commanded by a captain; the unit of formation of cavalry, corresponding to the company in infantry. Formerly, also, a company of horse artillery; a battery
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rout
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a troop; a throng; a company. an assembly; especially, a traveling company or throng
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gang
Webster Dictionary
a number going in company. hence, a company. or a number of persons associated for a particular purpose; a group of laborers under one foreman; a squad; as, a gang of sailors; a chain gang; a gang of thieves
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accompany
Webster Dictionary
to associate in a company. to keep company
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