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control premium

noun

C1CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

The extra amount an acquirer pays above market price to secure a controlling stake.

A 25% control premium is punchy, but they clearly want the board seats it buys them.

Similar: acquisition premium

Topic: Corporate finance in Business English

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