Simple Definition of buyout

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buyout

noun

plural buyouts
: the act of gaining control of a company by buying the parts of it you do not own
an employee/management buyout = a buyout by the employees/managers of the company

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“Buyout.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/buyout. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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