merger rejection

[/ˈmɜːrdʒər rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/]
nounpl: merger rejections
rejeição de fusão
1. The act of refusing or declining a proposed merger between two companies or organizations
The shareholder vote resulted in a merger rejection, preventing the acquisition from moving forward.
A votação dos acionistas resultou em uma rejeição de fusão, impedindo que a aquisição prosseguisse.
2. A regulatory or legal decision to deny approval of a proposed merger
The competition authority issued a merger rejection citing antitrust concerns.
A autoridade de concorrência emitiu uma rejeição de fusão citando preocupações antitruste.
3. The refusal by a company's board of directors or management to accept a merger proposal
The board announced a merger rejection of the hostile takeover bid.
O conselho anunciou a rejeição de fusão da oferta de aquisição hostil.
Merger rejections are significant events in corporate culture. In Brazil, they often result from regulatory scrutiny by CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica) or shareholder opposition. In the USA, they reflect concerns about antitrust violations or shareholder value destruction. Public merger rejections can significantly impact stock prices and corporate reputation in both markets.
NYC Slang
deal killer
Synonyms / Sinônimos
merger denialacquisition refusaldeal rejectionmerger veto
Antonyms / Antônimos
merger approvalmerger acceptancedeal approvalacquisition approval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rejeição de fusão
Standard term used in corporate and legal contexts
São Paulo
rejeição de fusão / rejeição de combinação de negócios
Common in financial and corporate law circles
Portugal
rejeição de fusão / rejeição de concentração
Legal term used in EU regulatory contexts
General English (USA)
merger rejection
Standard term in corporate law and financial markets

Related Words

mergeracquisitionantitrustshareholder voteregulatory approvalhostile takeoverdeal termination

Related Idioms & Phrases

the merger fell through
the deal was blocked
merger hits a roadblock
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