asset conversion
[/ˈæsɛt kənˈvɜrʒən/]
nounpl: asset conversions
conversão de ativos
1. The process of converting non-liquid assets into liquid assets or cash
The company decided on asset conversion to raise capital quickly.
A empresa decidiu pela conversão de ativos para levantar capital rapidamente.
2. In law, the wrongful conversion or unauthorized transformation of another's property into a different form
The defendant was charged with asset conversion for illegally selling the company's equipment.
O réu foi acusado de conversão de ativos por vender ilegalmente o equipamento da empresa.
3. A financial strategy of restructuring assets to improve portfolio composition or liquidity
Asset conversion allowed the fund to shift from real estate to securities.
A conversão de ativos permitiu que o fundo passasse de imóveis para títulos.
The term 'asset conversion' is primarily used in corporate, legal, and financial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it commonly appears in discussions of corporate restructuring and bankruptcy proceedings. In the USA, it's frequently associated with fraud prevention and legal liability. Understanding this term is crucial for business professionals, lawyers, and financial managers operating in either market.
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