Buy

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Definition: Buy


Buy

Quick Summary of Buy


Occurs when a private equity firm purchases a targeted firm and turns around and sells it in an IPO within a short time period. This typically occurs in a leverage buyout situation where the equity firm will take out loans or perform other actions to increase its own financial status.




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Definition Sources


Definitions for Buy are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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