DIVESTITURE
A CORPORATE FINANCE transaction where a company sells a subsidiary or a portion of its operations to a third party. A divestiture typically occurs when the company no longer views the ASSETS
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A CORPORATE FINANCE transaction where a company sells a subsidiary or a portion of its operations to a third party. A divestiture typically occurs when the company no longer views the ASSETS
A mechanism where the INTEREST RATE on a FLOATING RATE NOTE or BOND is fixed once rates fall below a predefined level. The drop lock allows the issuer to lock in a
The number of buyers versus targeted audience, as a percentage. It measures the exposure to a particular ad over a specific period, to achieve a specific level of purchase of a product
Having equal rights, regardless of social, economic, or other distinctions such as income, race, or religious or political beliefs.
1. To select a choice from among more than one. An example: choosing one proposal from many for action. 2. In politics, it means, to select someone to hold an office or
Paying bills through a computer or telephone. Typically an online facility or service by some banks or merchants for its customers. Known also as electronic bill presentment and payment.
Retail trade system managing transactions online. Monies authorized by the buyer is electronically transferred from his or her account to that of the retailer. The buyer swipes his or her bank or
Airline and/or cruise line travel reservation services online. It Typically issues electronic or paper tickets. Examples are Expedia, Orbitz, and Travelocity.
1. Measured and described as height above sea level. 2. Two-dimensional drawing of an object. the front, back, side, and top are drawn flat.
Fund distribution to a retirement plan. Allowed for specific, eligible plans such as a qualified retirement plan, a 401(b) plan, or a 457(B) plan. Fund amounts can be restricted by some exceptions.
Sudden presentation or result of a system’s processing. A combination of the properties of its components or parts triggers an unpredictable manifestation.
When part of a quote is emphasized by bolding, italicizing, or underlining them. to indicate that the emphasis is the author’s or reviewer’s note, these words are typically enclosed in square brackets
Means that at any time and for any reason either the employer and the employee can quit the employment relationship.
Combining or leveraging existing technology to enable small companies to compete against large corporation on a level business field in previous exclusive business arenas. Technology is comprised of equipment and/or methodology that,
Risk evaluation of the threat a specific industrial or dumping site. Documented in terms of actual or potential threat to environment, health and welfare of people. Categorized by the hazardous substances being
Saving energy by reducing use. Methods for economizing, eliminating waste, and promoting rational use spark lower use of energy in a process or system, or by an organization or society.
The ability to apply knowledge of capability and characteristics of substances to design and build something that accomplishes intended goals. All inventions of a mechanical, electrical, chemical nature are results of experimentation
The situation defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) where two or more interrelated businesses are treated as one enterprise. Usually involves and requires certain activities: sharing personnel, skills, contracts, or
In general, that which is entitled. 1. Old age pension, social security, unemployment stipend stating a distribution or privilege or right to an economic benefit. Typically granted by contract or law. Meeting
The milieu in which an organism lives. Includes the sum of all of its surroundings. This includes natural forces and other living things. It defines the conditions of danger and damage to