Word
buyout
Phoneticsbuy·out, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbaɪˌaʊt/
UK/bˈaɪaʊt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. the act of buying a company or a part of a company. This usually happens when one group of people buys enough shares to take control of the business.
n. the purchase of a controlling interest in a company, often by its own management or an outside investment firm. Frequently involves the acquisition of all outstanding shares to take a public company private.
Examples
“The employees are planning a buyout of the small factory.”
“After months of negotiation, the tech giant completed its multi-billion dollar buyout of the smaller startup.”
“The management buyout was financed through a combination of private equity and high-yield debt, allowing the senior executives to regain full operational control from the parent corporation.”
Examples
simple
“The employees are planning a buyout of the small factory.”
contextual
“After months of negotiation, the tech giant completed its multi-billion dollar buyout of the smaller startup.”
complex
“The management buyout was financed through a combination of private equity and high-yield debt, allowing the senior executives to regain full operational control from the parent corporation.”
Usage
Often used in the compound forms 'management buyout' (MBO) or 'leveraged buyout' (LBO).
Real-World Examples
“But he has a contract until June 2030, a €500m buyout clause, and Atlético won’t sell him.” “Photograph: EA Games EA staff have been speaking anonymously to the industry-news site Game Developer about their concerns after the Saudi-led buyout of Electronic Arts .” Etymology
Deverbal from buy out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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