divest assets
[dɪˈvɛst ˈæsɛts]
verb phrase
desfazer-se de ativos
1. To sell off or dispose of assets, investments, or business holdings, typically to raise capital, reduce exposure, or for ethical/political reasons
The company decided to divest assets in the declining market sector to focus on growth areas.
A empresa decidiu desfazer-se de ativos no setor em declínio para se concentrar em áreas de crescimento.
2. To withdraw investment from a company or country due to ethical, political, or social concerns
Many institutional investors chose to divest assets from companies with poor environmental records.
Muitos investidores institucionais optaram por desfazer-se de ativos de empresas com péssimos registros ambientais.
In Brazil, 'divestment' became particularly prominent during discussions of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing and corporate responsibility. In the USA, the term gained significant cultural weight during the anti-apartheid movement and remains central to socially conscious investing movements. It reflects broader conversations about corporate ethics and investor responsibility in both markets.
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