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collar

noun/ˈkɒlə/

C2CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An agreed upper and lower limit on the value or exchange ratio in a stock deal.

The merger agreement included a collar to protect both sides from swings in the acquirer's share price before closing.

Topic: Strategy in Business English

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