debt-only

[/dɛt ˈoʊnli/]
adjective
apenas-dívida; somente-dívida
1. Referring to a financial arrangement, investment, or transaction that involves only debt obligations without equity or other considerations
The company structured a debt-only financing arrangement to avoid diluting shareholder equity.
A empresa estruturou um arranjo de financiamento apenas-dívida para evitar diluir o patrimônio dos acionistas.
2. A situation where a person or entity has only debt-based liabilities with no corresponding asset ownership or equity stake
After the bankruptcy, he was left in a debt-only position with no assets to show for his investments.
Após a falência, ele ficou em uma posição apenas-dívida sem ativos para mostrar pelos seus investimentos.
This term is primarily used in financial, legal, and business contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It represents a sophisticated financial concept more common in corporate settings and investment discussions rather than everyday conversation. In Brazil, this terminology is particularly important in discussions of corporate restructuring and international business practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
debt-basedleverage-onlynon-equityliability-focused
Antonyms / Antônimos
equity-basedequity-onlyasset-backedmixed-financing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apenas-dívida; somente-dívida
Used in financial and legal contexts
Portugal
apenas-dívida; financiamento-exclusivo-por-dívida
More formal legal terminology preferred
Business English (USA)
debt-only structure/arrangement
Common in corporate finance and banking terminology

Related Words

leveragefinancingobligationliabilitycreditworthinessbond

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the red
underwater
drowning in debt
leveraged to the hilt
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