major acquisition
[ˈmeɪdʒər ækwɪˈzɪʃən]
nounpl: major acquisitions
aquisição importante / grande aquisição
1. The purchase or takeover of a significant company, asset, or stake by another company, typically involving a substantial amount of capital
The tech company announced a major acquisition of a smaller competitor for $2 billion.
A empresa de tecnologia anunciou uma grande aquisição de um concorrente menor por 2 bilhões de dólares.
2. A strategic business transaction that substantially increases a company's market share, capabilities, or portfolio
This major acquisition will strengthen the company's position in the market.
Esta aquisição importante fortalecerá a posição da empresa no mercado.
3. In finance and corporate law, a significant purchase of assets or equity that has material impact on financial statements
The major acquisition required extensive due diligence and regulatory approval.
A aquisição importante exigiu verificação rigorosa e aprovação regulatória.
Major acquisitions are significant business events discussed extensively in both Brazilian and American media. In Brazil, large acquisitions often generate substantial discussion in business press (Folha de S.Paulo, O Estado de S. Paulo, Exame, Valor Econômico). In the USA, such announcements heavily influence stock prices and are central to corporate strategy discussions. The term carries connotations of corporate growth, market consolidation, and strategic ambition in both cultures.
NYC Slang
big-ticket deal / major buy-out
Related Idioms & Phrases
a game-changing acquisition
a transformative acquisition
add a feather to one's cap (in terms of acquisitions)
a strategic move
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