1. the purchase of a controlling interest in a company, especially by its own management or employees
Usage: business; finance
2. payments made to terminate someone’s contract or employment early
Usage: business

Examples

• The company announced several buyouts of smaller competitors this quarter.
• Management proposed a leveraged buyout to take the firm private.
• The merger resulted in buyouts for redundant executives.
• Private equity firms specialize in corporate buyouts.
• Employee buyouts can help save jobs during restructuring.
• The buyouts were funded through a combination of debt and equity.
• Several senior managers accepted voluntary buyouts rather than face layoffs.