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Business and Finance - Business Deals

Study terms related to negotiations, offers, contracts, agreements, mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, and the completion of commercial deals.

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acquisition

the act of buying or obtaining something, especially something that is valuable

Ex: The company announced its acquisition of a smaller competitor to expand its market share. 
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agreement
agreement
[noun]

a promise, an arrangement, or a contract between two or more people

Ex: They signed a rental agreement before moving into the apartment. 
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to approach

to initiate contact or communication with someone typically to present a proposal, suggestion, or request

Ex: The sales representative decided to approach the potential client with a new partnership proposal. 
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bargaining power

the influence or power that a person or group has during discussions to reach an agreement that is to their advantage

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bid
bid
[noun]

a stated amount of money offered to purchase something, often in competitive settings

Ex: His bid of $500 won the antique vase. 
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to close
to close
[Verb]

to finalize a business deal

Ex: After weeks of negotiation, the two companies finally closed the merger deal. 
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contract
contract
[noun]

an official agreement between two or more sides that states what each of them has to do

Ex: They signed a contract to buy the house, outlining the terms of the sale. 
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deal
deal
[noun]

an agreement between two or more parties, typically involving the exchange of goods, services, or property

Ex: The two companies signed a lucrative deal to collaborate on a new product line. 
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transaction

the general process of purchasing or selling something

Ex: The transaction of his public duties requires careful planning and execution. 
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dealing
dealing
[noun]

the act of buying and selling things, often goods, drugs, or stocks

Ex: He is involved in drug dealing. 
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draft
draft
[noun]

a preliminary version of a written text, subject to revision before being finalized

Ex: She emailed the first draft of her essay. 
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meeting
meeting
[noun]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

Ex: I learned a lot from the training meeting last week. 
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merger
merger
[noun]

the joining of two companies or organizations together to form a larger one

Ex: The merger between the two leading airlines created one of the largest aviation companies in the world. 
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negotiation

formal discussion intended to reach an agreement

Ex: The negotiation between the two countries resulted in a historic peace treaty. 
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offer
offer
[noun]

something proposed, presented, or put forward for acceptance

Ex: He made an offer to buy the house. 
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proposal
proposal
[noun]

the act of presenting or suggesting something for consideration

Ex: He made a proposal to improve safety measures. 
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to accept
to accept
[Verb]

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

Ex: He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog. 
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to reject
to reject
[Verb]

to refuse to accept a proposal, idea, person, etc.

Ex: He rejected the first draft of the report, asking for major revisions. 
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takeover
takeover
[noun]

the acquisition of a company, leading to a change in ownership and often involving the purchase of a substantial portion of its shares

Ex: The tech giant's takeover of the startup boosted innovation and expanded its presence in the emerging market. 
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terms and conditions

the rules and requirements you must accept when agreeing to a contract or official deal

Ex: Read the terms and conditions before signing. 
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broker
broker
[noun]

a person whose job is to sell and buy assets and goods for other people

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buyout
buyout
[noun]

the acquisition of a company or a controlling interest in a company's shares, often initiated by an outside entity or a group of investors, resulting in a change of ownership and control

Ex: The tech giant announced a strategic buyout of a promising startup, incorporating its innovative technology into its product portfolio. 
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hostile
hostile
[Adjective]

unsolicited and resisted by management, typically used of attempts to buy or take control of a company

Ex: The company faced a hostile takeover attempt. 
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shell company

an inactive company used for financial transactions or held for future use

Ex: The shell company was used to transfer funds between offshore accounts. 
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to trade
to trade
[Verb]

to buy and sell or exchange items of value

Ex: Merchants trade goods and services in the local market. 
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