Define: Acquisition
What does "Acquisition" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 19 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (DOVER Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means any acquisition, or a series of related acquisitions, by the Company or any Subsidiary of (a) Equity Interests in any Person that is not the Company or a Subsidiary if, after giving effect thereto, such Person will become a Subsidiary (or will be merged with or into the Company or any Subsidiary) or (b) assets comprising all or substantially all the assets of (or all or substantially all the assets constituting a business unit, division, product line or line of business of) any Person.
Source: DOVER Corp 10-Q
Definition 2 (CARDINAL HEALTH INC, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means any transaction or series of related transactions for the purpose of or resulting, directly or indirectly, in (a) the acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets of a Person, or of any business or division of a Person, (b) the acquisition of in excess of 50% of the equity interests of any Person, or otherwise causing any Person to become a subsidiary, or (c) a merger or consolidation or any other combination with another Person (other than a Person that is a Subsidiary of a Borrower) in which a Borrower or a Subsidiary of a Borrower is the surviving entity.
Source: CARDINAL HEALTH INC 8-K
Definition 3 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means the acquisition by such Person, in a single transaction or in a series of related transactions, of either (a) all or any substantial portion of the property of, or a line of business or division of, another Person or (b) at least a majority of the voting capital stock or other voting equity interests of another Person, in each case whether or not involving a merger or consolidation with such other Person.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-Q
Definition 4 (BROWN & BROWN, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means any transaction, or series of related transactions, by which the Company or any Subsidiary directly or indirectly (i) acquires any ongoing business or all or substantially all of the assets or any Person or any division or operating unit thereof (whether by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise), (ii) acquires (in one transaction or as the most recent transaction in a series of transactions) Control of at least a majority in ordinary voting power of the securities of a Person which have ordinary voting power for the election of the directors or (iii) otherwise acquires Control or more than 50% ownership interest in any Person.
Source: BROWN & BROWN, INC. 10-K
Definition 5 (AMEREN CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means any transaction, or any series of related transactions, consummated on or after the Restatement Effective Date, by which a Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries (a) acquires any assets of any firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or other entity, or any division thereof, whether through purchase of assets, merger or otherwise or (b) directly or indirectly acquires (in one transaction or a series of transactions) any equity interests of a firm, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company or other entity.
Source: AMEREN CORP 10-K
Definition 6 (AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means (whether by purchase, lease, exchange, issuance of stock or other equity or debt securities, merger, reorganization or any other method) (i) any acquisition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any Person that is not a Subsidiary of the Borrower, which Person shall then become consolidated with the Borrower or such Subsidiary in accordance with GAAP; (ii) any acquisition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of all or any substantial part of the assets of any Person that is not a Subsidiary of the Borrower; (iii) any acquisition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any business (or related contracts) primarily engaged in the tower, tower management or related businesses; or (iv) any acquisition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of any communications towers or communications tower sites.
Source: AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 10-K
Definition 7 (AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means (whether by purchase, lease, exchange, issuance of stock or other equity or debt securities, merger, reorganization or any other method) (i) any acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any Person that is not a Subsidiary of the Company, which Person shall then become consolidated with the Company or such Subsidiary in accordance with GAAP; (ii) any acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of all or any substantial part of the assets of any Person that is not a Subsidiary of the Company; (iii) any acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any business (or related contracts) primarily engaged in the tower, tower management or related businesses; or (iv) any acquisition by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of any communications towers or communications tower sites.
Source: AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 10-K
Definition 8 (AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means the acquisition by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries of all or substantially all of the assets of, or a majority of the voting stock of, or a business line or division of, any Person.
Source: AMERICAN TOWER CORP /MA/ 10-K
Definition 9 (COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means any transaction or series of related transactions for the purpose of or resulting, directly or indirectly, in (a) the acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets of a Person, or of any business or division of a Person, (b) the acquisition of in excess of 50% of the capital stock, partnership interests, membership interests or equity of any Person, or otherwise causing any Person to become a Subsidiary, or (c) a merger or consolidation or any other combination with another Person (other than a Person that is a Subsidiary of the Borrower).
Source: COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS CORP 10-Q
Definition 10 (AXON ENTERPRISE, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Acquisition means any transaction, or any series of related transactions, consummated on or after the Effective Date, by which any Loan Party Person (a) acquires any going business or all or substantially all of the assets of any other Person (other than an existing Subsidiary) , whether through purchase of assets, merger or otherwise or (b) directly or indirectly acquires (in one transaction or as the most recent transaction in a series of transactions) at least a majority (in number of votes) of the Equity Interests of a Person (other than an Existing Subsidiary) which have ordinary voting power for the election of directors or other similar management personnel of a Person (other than Equity Interests having such power only by reason of the happening of a contingency) or a majority of the outstanding Equity Interests of a Person (other than an Existing Subsidiary) .
Source: AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. 8-K
Data extracted from 37 SEC EDGAR filings across 19 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.