Definition
Acquisition target is a company that is being considered for purchase or merger by another organization. Founders reach for it when a vague conversation needs a shared, specific meaning. Name it clearly, then let the next decision — a hire, a price, a test, or a pass — follow from that meaning.
In the room
How the word shows up in a real conversation.
Two cofounders disagree until they define Acquisition target. Once they agree it means “A company that is being considered for purchase or merger by another organization”, the argument becomes a decision.
Common mistake
Using Acquisition target as a label instead of a fact. If you cannot point to the evidence — a number, a customer, or a written assumption — you are using the word as jargon.
See also
Acquisition
The process of one company purchasing another company to expand business operations.
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Acquisition financing
Funding methods used to pay for purchasing another company or business assets.
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Acquisition integration plan
Strategic roadmap for merging two companies after a successful acquisition deal.
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Acquisition strategy
Long-term plan for identifying, evaluating, and acquiring target companies.
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