deal failure

[/diːl ˈfeɪljər/]
nounpl: deal failures
fracasso de negócio; falha no fechamento de acordo
1. The failure or breakdown of a business transaction, agreement, or contract before its completion or during negotiations
The deal failure resulted in significant losses for both companies involved.
O fracasso do negócio resultou em perdas significativas para ambas as empresas envolvidas.
2. In finance and corporate contexts, the inability to successfully close or finalize a merger, acquisition, or major business agreement
The acquisition deal failure was attributed to regulatory issues and disagreements over valuation.
A falha no fechamento do acordo de aquisição foi atribuída a questões regulatórias e desacordos sobre a avaliação.
This term is prevalent in American and Brazilian corporate environments, particularly in finance, real estate, and mergers & acquisitions sectors. In Brazil, it's commonly used in São Paulo's business district and among finance professionals. The phrase reflects the high-stakes nature of major business transactions and the significant impact such failures have on companies and investors.
NYC Slang
the deal fell through; deal went south; deal tanked
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transaction failurefailed agreementbroken dealacquisition breakdowncontract failure
Antonyms / Antônimos
successful dealcompleted transactionclosed agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fracasso de negócio; falha no fechamento de acordo
Most common in corporate and financial contexts
São Paulo
fracasso do deal; quebra de negociação
Used frequently in business districts and financial centers
Rio de Janeiro
fracasso de negócio
Standard usage in financial community
Portugal
falha no fechamento do negócio; rutura do acordo
Alternative phrasing with slight variations in business terminology

Related Words

deal closuremergeracquisitionnegotiationcontract terminationbusiness transaction

Related Idioms & Phrases

the deal fell through
deal went south
break a deal
deal went belly-up
kill a deal
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