An acquirer refers to a person, company, or entity that obtains or receives something, usually through a purchase or acquisition. It can be used to describe someone who gains ownership or control over a company, property, or asset. Full definition
There are a number of names that routinely get floated as potential acquirers of Netflix, including Disney, Amazon and Google. (fortune.com)
Unique Synergies: The Reporting Persons believe there are unique synergies between MediciNova and Avigen which likely would not exist with other potential acquirers of Avigen. (greenbackd.com)
Ackman's hedge fund first purchased the shares of Allergan, while he already had a potential acquirer in mind in Valeant. (thecollegeinvestor.com)