"reverse takeover" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: reverse takeovers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} reverse takeover (plural reverse takeovers)
  1. (business) The acquisition of a public company by a private company so that the latter can bypass the lengthy and complex process of going public. Wikipedia link: reverse takeover Categories (topical): Business
    Sense id: en-reverse_takeover-en-noun-uqGG0dDF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business

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