noun
- plural of acquiree; companies or entities that are acquired or purchased by another company in a business transaction
Usage: business/finance term; typically used in corporate mergers and acquisitions
Examples
- The investment firm identified several acquirees in the technology sector for potential acquisition.
- Most acquirees in hostile takeovers face significant organizational changes.
- The acquirees' shareholders voted to approve the merger agreement.
- Financial advisors help acquirees navigate the due diligence process.
- Post-acquisition integration is often challenging for acquirees and acquirers alike.