Merger
The combining of two or more companies, generally by offering the stockholders of one company securities in the acquiring company in exchange for the surrender of their stock. Investopedia Says:
Basically, when two companies become one. This decision is usually mutual between both firms. Related Terms:
Acquisition
Acquisition Premium
Demerger
Forward Triangular Merger
Hostile Takeover
Merger Securities
Reverse Triangular Merger
Sweetheart Deal
Target Firm
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