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leverage financing

[/ˈlɛvərɪdʒ faɪˈnænsɪŋ/]
noun
financiamento alavancado
1. A financing method where a company uses borrowed funds (debt) in addition to equity to finance acquisitions, operations, or investments, amplifying potential returns but also increasing financial risk
The private equity firm used leverage financing to acquire the company with minimal equity investment.
A empresa de private equity usou financiamento alavancado para adquirir a empresa com investimento mínimo de capital próprio.
2. A capital structure strategy that involves taking on debt to multiply the effect of equity investments
Leverage financing allowed the startup to expand operations faster than using only retained earnings.
O financiamento alavancado permitiu que a startup expandisse operações mais rapidamente do que usando apenas lucros retidos.
Synonyms
leveraged buyout financingdebt financingborrowed capitalfinancial leverage
Antonyms
equity financingall-equity financingunleveraged financing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
financiamento alavancado
Standard term used in finance and business contexts
São Paulo
financiamento com alavancagem
Alternative formulation common in São Paulo financial markets
Portugal
financiamento alavancado
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in banking and corporate finance

Related Idioms & Phrases

leveraging debt
using OPM (other people's money)
gearing up
high-leverage strategy
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