merger dissolution

[/ˈmɜːrdʒər dɪˌzɒluːʃən/]
nounpl: merger dissolutions
dissolução de fusão
1. The legal process of terminating or unwinding a merger agreement between two or more companies before it is completed or after it has been executed
The merger dissolution was initiated when regulatory authorities refused to approve the acquisition.
A dissolução da fusão foi iniciada quando as autoridades regulatórias se recusaram a aprovar a aquisição.
2. The separation or reversal of combined business entities that have previously merged
The merger dissolution resulted in significant financial losses for the shareholders.
A dissolução da fusão resultou em perdas financeiras significativas para os acionistas.
3. In corporate law, the formal procedures required to disband a merged entity and restore constituent companies to independent status
The merger dissolution required compliance with multiple jurisdictional requirements.
A dissolução da fusão exigiu conformidade com múltiplos requisitos jurisdicionais.
Merger dissolution is a significant corporate event in both Brazilian and American business contexts. In Brazil, such dissolutions often involve extensive regulatory oversight from CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica). In the USA, they are frequently driven by SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) decisions or antitrust concerns from the Department of Justice. These dissolutions can have major implications for employee retention, shareholder value, and market competition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
merger terminationmerger reversaldemergerunbundlingcorporate separation
Antonyms / Antônimos
merger completionbusiness combinationmerger consummationcorporate consolidation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dissolução de fusão
Standard legal terminology used in corporate and contract law
São Paulo
desfazimento de fusão
Alternative term commonly used in São Paulo business and legal contexts
Portugal
dissolução de fusão
Similar to Brazilian Portuguese; used in Portuguese corporate law
Rio de Janeiro
dissolução de fusão / desfazimento de fusão
Both terms are used interchangeably in Rio de Janeiro legal practice

Related Words

merger agreementantitrustcorporate restructuringspin-offacquisitionregulatory approvalunwindingbreach of contract

Related Idioms & Phrases

break up a deal
call off the merger
walk away from the merger
unwind the transaction
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