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secondary

[sek-uhn-der-ee] / ˈsɛk ənˌdɛr i /




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In addition to the convertible-debt offering, McPeake pointed to $3.3 billion from an at-the-market offering, a reference to one in which the company sells new shares, or equity, into the secondary market over time.

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

Jordan Love is a lot better than Cam Ward, and the Jets’ secondary is depleted.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Besides helming Emporio Armani, the company's secondary, more affordable line, Vitale will also hold the position of creative director of Giorgio Armani Accessories.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

As they continue, wounds can become deeper and larger, increasing the risk of secondary infections.

From Science Daily Sep. 15, 2026

He was, in her eyes, no longer The Zed from secondary school, and the stories of his wealth made her assume he had changed more than he possibly could have.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

DC Advisory’s European private equity secondaries team has unraveled, with three managing directors leaving in the last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Sammartino previously spent eight years at Mercury Capital Advisors, where she led the advisory firm and placement agent’s secondaries practice.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

GP-led secondaries largely comprise continuation vehicles, a way for private-equity firms to sell their assets to newer funds they also manage, which have proven popular as buyout shops struggle to exit investments amid dealmaking uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 15, 2026

Over the many years that Hamilton Lane has invested in secondaries, Hirsch says about 70% of its returns have come from asset appreciation, with the remaining 30% coming from savvy buying.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

His secondaries sprouted along his forearms, and a charming little false primary sprang from the end of each thumb.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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