👉 In finance, a "buyout" refers to an acquisition of a company by another company. This can be done through a public or private offering, where the acquiring company pays for the assets and liabilities of the target company in exchange for ownership rights. The primary goal of a buyout is to increase the value of the target company, often through a combination of financial gains and dilution of existing shareholders' interests. The purpose is to generate cash flows from the acquired business, which may include the