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buy-back

British  
/ ˈbaɪˌbæk /

noun

  1. commerce the repurchase by a company of some or all of its shares from an investor, who acquired them by putting venture capital into the company when it was formed

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They have first refusal rather than a guaranteed, pre-set buy-back, but there remains a feeling Boro are enjoying Lankshear while they can.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

“And perhaps implicit in the buy-back announcement is that in SGH’s view, SGH stock shows greater value than BSL.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026

“Torbjörn has made no such assurances to anyone. No such buy-back clause exists,” Gunvor spokesman Seth Pietras said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2025

City had a buy-back clause for Trafford and also matching rights, allowing them to match any offer from another club.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025

According to CalRecycle’s report, about 85% of CRV collection in 2022 was done at buy-back centers or recycling centers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2024

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