third-party acquisition

[/θɜːrd ˈpɑːrti ækwɪˈzɪʃən/]
nounpl: third-party acquisitions
aquisição de terceiros
1. The purchase or takeover of a company or asset by an external organization that is not the original owner or a related party
The third-party acquisition of the tech startup was completed for $50 million.
A aquisição de terceiros da startup de tecnologia foi concluída por $50 milhões.
2. In business and legal contexts, the acquisition of a company by an unaffiliated buyer rather than by management, existing shareholders, or related entities
Third-party acquisition rules require disclosure of all material information to potential buyers.
As regras de aquisição de terceiros exigem a divulgação de todas as informações relevantes aos potenciais compradores.
This term is primarily used in formal business, legal, and financial contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly used in M&A (Fusões e Aquisições) discussions and corporate law. The concept reflects the importance of distinguishing between acquisitions by external parties versus internal stakeholders, which has different regulatory and tax implications in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
external acquisitionhostile takeoverarm's-length acquisitionindependent acquisitionoutside purchase
Antonyms / Antônimos
internal acquisitionmanagement buyoutinsider acquisitionrelated-party acquisition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
aquisição de terceiros
Standard business and legal terminology used in Brazilian corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
aquisição de terceiros
Common in financial and corporate sectors
São Paulo
aquisição de terceiros
Widely used in corporate law and M&A transactions; also 'aquisição por terceiros'
Portugal
aquisição por terceiros
Alternative phrasing preferred in Portuguese legal and business documentation

Related Words

merger and acquisition (M&A)takeoverdue diligenceasset purchasecorporate acquisitiontender offeracquisition priceacquisition agreement

Related Idioms & Phrases

third-party acquisition agreement
third-party acquisition process
third-party acquisition value
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