acquirer (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈkwaɪərər/

Definition

A person or organization that buys or takes over another company or its assets.

Examples

• The acquirer offered a premium price for each share.

• Shareholders voted to approve the acquisition by the larger acquirer.

• The acquirer plans to integrate the smaller company's operations within six months.

How to Use acquirer

acquirer of (prepositional phrase)

The entity that is buying or taking over something specific. — "The acquirer of the distressed assets was a private equity firm."

Synonyms of acquirer

Words with a similar meaning to acquirer:

• buyer
• purchaser
• takeover entity
• transactor

Antonyms of acquirer

Words with the opposite meaning to acquirer:

• target
• seller

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