Definitions for "Trade Sale"
A trade sale is the sale of a business to someone within the sector. Selling to another business can be useful in eliminating competition and strengthening the trading position of both businesses.
Sale of a company to another company. As a form of exit, it is an alternative to flotation and more common (see paragraph 18, Section IV above).
Sale of a company to another company. As a form of exit, a trade sale is an alternative to flotation and more common.