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II. Definitions

"Interim Entity Identifier"

The interim code used to identify counterparties defined in Article 3 of Commission Regulation 1247/2012.

"Legal Entity Identifier"

The identifier referred to in the Financial Stability Board's (FSB) recommendations on "A Global Legal Entity Identifier for Financial Markets".

"Acquisition Capital"

Capital provided to operating companies intended for growth via acquisitions. This capital is normally provided for a specific, identified acquisition target.

"Buyouts"

The practice whereby a private equity firm typically acquires a majority stake (if not 100%) in an operating company and retains a control position.

"Consolidation"

The practice whereby private equity firms acquire multiple companies to consolidate into a larger entity.

"Corporate Divestitures"

Investment in a non-core division of a larger corporate entity. In this case, the corporation is spinning off a division to a private equity firm.

"ESOP"

Employee Stock Ownership Plans are mechanisms to trans

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