mergers and acquisitions,
English translation: (combining and buying up other companies)
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| 5 | merge with and buy other companies (competitors) |
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peer agreement (net): +2(combining and buying up other companies) Explanation: A "merger" is when two (or more) companies combine. An "acquisition" is when a company buys up a [generally smaller] company. https://www.edupristine.com/blog/mergers-acquisitions |
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| Reference Reference information: A merger occurs when two separate entities combine forces to create a new, joint organization. Meanwhile, an acquisition refers to the takeover of one entity by another. Mergers and acquisitions may be completed to expand a company’s reach or gain market share in an attempt to create shareholder value. See also Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is a general term used to describe the consolidation of companies or assets through various types of financial transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, consolidations, tender offers, purchase of assets and management acquisitions. The term M&A also refers to the desks at financial institutions that deal in such activity. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/m/mergersandacquisitions.... Reference: http://https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/021815/what-... |
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