substantial acquisition
[/səbˈstænʃəl ækwɪˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: substantial acquisitions
aquisição substancial
1. A significant purchase or takeover of a company, asset, or property that represents a considerable amount of capital investment or market share
The company announced a substantial acquisition of its main competitor for $500 million.
A empresa anunciou uma aquisição substancial de seu principal concorrente por $500 milhões.
2. In legal and regulatory contexts, a purchase that meets specific thresholds requiring disclosure or regulatory approval
Regulatory authorities must approve any substantial acquisition of shares above 5% ownership.
As autoridades regulatórias devem aprovar qualquer aquisição substancial de ações acima de 5% de participação.
This term is predominantly used in formal business, legal, and financial contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, such acquisitions are subject to Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) regulations and must often be disclosed to the market. The term reflects the importance of transparency in corporate transactions and regulatory compliance in modern capital markets.
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