Define: Real Estate Acquisition

The meaning of “Real Estate Acquisition” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

  • Real Estate Acquisition means the process of acquiring all or extensively all of the assets, a specific line of business or division, or equity interests, of an undefined entity with the primary intent of obtaining its real property assets. This could include assets or rights that are incidental or connected to the assets being acquired. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Real Estate Acquisition means any purchase, either directly or indirectly, of improved or unimproved real estate, either directly or through the acquisition of equity or voting securities of an undefined entity, the principal asset of which is such improved or unimproved real estate. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Real Estate Acquisition means the process of acquiring one or more real estate assets that are intended to generate a portfolio of financial assets. Seen in 2 SEC filings.

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Real Estate Acquisition means the process of acquiring assets, business divisions, or equity interests primarily aimed at obtaining real estate.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Buying or selling property
  • Merging a business with significant real estate holdings
  • Acquiring a business primarily for its real estate assets

Relevant Sectors

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Real Estate Acquisition means the process of acquiring assets, business divisions, or equity interests primarily aimed at obtaining real estate