Historical M&A Flashcards

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M&A stands for…

A

Mergers and Acquisition.

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What is the difference between Mergers and Acquisitions?

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A merger would designate a transaction in which two companies join forces and form a <b><i>new entity</i></b>.

An acquisition is a deal in which the acquired company is <b><i>merged into</i></b> the acquiring firm.

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