Cram-down Deal

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Definition: Cram-down Deal

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Full Definition of Cram-down Deal

Colloquial term for a situation where shareholders are forced to accept undesirable terms in a merger or buyout, such as accepting junk bonds instead of cash or equity. Usually, this is due to a company having financial troubles and needing to merge or be acquired in order to survive.

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Definitions for Cram-down Deal 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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