acquirer
noun
ac·quir·er
ə-ˈkwī(-ə)r-ər 
: one that acquires
especially
: a company that acquires another company
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In some ways, executives see the new corporate organization as a way to reassemble after a spate of mergers in recent years — one that married Discovery Communications with the former Scripps Networks and another that made Discovery the acquirer of the Warner assets from AT&T.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act prevents payment card networks, acquirers, processors and issuers from charging interchange fees on taxes or gratuities in electronic transactions.
—Catrina Barker | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
And dealmakers waiting to see how the combination works and what becomes of Saks’ tie-up with Jamie Salter — Authentic Luxury Group — which could go on as an acquirer of high-end brands, incubator of growth through strategic licensing and distribution partnerships.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
The industry has been considered ripe for consolidation for years, with cash-rich UniCredit often cited as a possible acquirer.
—Matt Clinch, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
The Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act prevents payment card networks, acquirers, processors and issuers from charging interchange fees on taxes or gratuities in electronic transactions.
—Catrina Barker | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
And dealmakers waiting to see how the combination works and what becomes of Saks’ tie-up with Jamie Salter — Authentic Luxury Group — which could go on as an acquirer of high-end brands, incubator of growth through strategic licensing and distribution partnerships.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
The industry has been considered ripe for consolidation for years, with cash-rich UniCredit often cited as a possible acquirer.
—Matt Clinch, CNBC, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Acquirer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acquirer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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