Whats the difference between a Merger and an Acquisition?
An Acquisition is the generic term used to describe a transfer of ownership, and Merger is a distinctive, technical term of a particular legal procedure that could or could not happen following an acquisition. In today’s marketplace, it is far more common for an acquisition to occur without a following merger.
An Acquisition is the generic term used to describe a transfer of ownership, and Merger is a distinctive, technical term of a particular legal procedure that could or could not happen following an acquisition. It is far more common for an acquisition to occur without a following merger in today’s marketplace.