Acquirers Word Meaning

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Definition:

a person, or company that acquires something

Short Definition:

person or company that acquires something

Examples:

• many acquisitions failed to create value for the acquirer's shareholders because too much was paid to the target's shareholders
• they are now the biggest foreign acquirers of Queensland property

Definition:

a financial institution that processes credit and debit card transactions on behalf of the card issuers

Short Definition:

financial institution that processes card transactions on behalf of card issuers

Examples:

• for credit card transactions, retailers pay the acquirer a percentage of the cost of your purchase