Course glossary

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Here are some worlds which should be familiar for you till the end of the course, try to cover them when you will have free time.


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H

Half year

This is a term used to describe six months into the financial year when British listed companies must produce profit figures.

Horizontal merger

When two companies within the same industry and at the same stage in production merge together.

Hostile takeover

This is a takeover bid of a company that is deemed unacceptable or has unwelcome terms as deemed by the company’s board.

Hyperinflation

This is inflation that is rapid or out of control. It usually only occurs during wars or during severe political instability.