Acquirer

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Definition of 'Acquirer'

1. The firm which is purchasing a company in an acquisition. The acquirer is also known as a bidder.

2. A financial institution or merchant bank (a merchant acquirer) which is contacted to authorize a credit card or debit purchase. The acquirer will either approve or decline the debit or credit card purchase amount. If approved the acquirer will then settle the transaction by placing the funds into the seller's account.
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Investopedia explains 'Acquirer'

1. Usually the acquirer's stock price will see a short term drop when acquiring a company. The drop is due to the uncertainty of the transaction, also the acquirer will usually pay a premium for the purchase.

2. Every time you use your credit or debit card you are using the services of an acquirer. An Acquirer will charge a monthly and/or a per transaction fee to the stores or merchants to facilitate transactions. Acquirers need to be licensed with credit card companies, such as Visa or MasterCard.
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'Acquirer'

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    ... The payment method provides a candid assessment from the acquirer's
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    ... all goes as planned, the target company's stock price should eventually rise to
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    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/01/050901.asp
    ... By getting the brokers to conduct the buying of shares in the target company (the
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    ... Merger arbitrage involves purchasing the shares of the target company while
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  • EV Gets Into Gear

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    ... If a company with a market cap of $250 carries $150 as long-term debt, an acquirer
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    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/corporate-takeover-defense.asp
    ... Rights Plan The most common form of takeover defense is the shareholders' rights
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  • A cash buyout agreement has been announced for a stock I own, but ...

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    ... For example, if rampant speculation and analysis by the market suggests that another
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    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/public-companies-privatize-go-private.asp
    ... An Introduction To Credit Risk and Junk Bonds: Everything You Need To Know.) Management
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  • Finding The Best Buyer For Your Small Business

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/08/business-owner-sales.asp
    ... needs to be on continuing to run the business (if still active in the company),
    and to consider the variety of options available when selecting an acquirer. ...

  • Mergers & Acquisitions: An Avenue For Profitable Trades

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/forex/05/MA.asp
    ... border M&A", it was found that, on average, large M&A deals cause the domestic currency
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