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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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“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

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

Some states also have lead ammunition buy-back programs, Miller says.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2023

Jyske Bank analyst Morten Holm Enggaard said the share price was mainly hit by Maersk saying it would reconsider whether to continue its share buy-back program into 2024.

From Reuters • Nov. 3, 2023

City have a 20% sell-on clause and a buy-back option within the deal, which is £15m up front and £4m add-ons.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2023

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