Merger

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Definition of '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.
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Investopedia explains 'Merger'

Basically, when two companies become one. This decision is usually mutual between both firms.
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'Merger'

  • The Transatlantic Holdings Merger Timeline

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/The-Transatlantic-Holdings-Merger-Timeline-TRH-AWH-AIG-BRK.A-BRK.B-VR0907.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). The Transatlantic Holdings Merger Timeline. Posted:
    Sep 08, 2011 03:00 AM by Ryan C. Fuhrmann , CFA. ...

  • A Guide To Spotting A Reverse Merger

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/08/reverse-merger.asp
    ... A Guide To Spotting A Reverse Merger. ... A reverse merger is when a private company
    becomes a public company by purchasing control of the public company. ...

  • Biggest Merger and Acquisition Disasters

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financial-theory/08/merger-acquisition-disasters.asp
    Biggest Merger and Acquisition Disasters. ... Management pushed for a merger in a somewhat
    desperate attempt to adjust to disadvantageous trends in the industry. ...

  • MHS-ESRX Merger Will Force Interesting Choice In Washington

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2011/MHS-ESRX-Merger-Will-Force-Interesting-Choice-In-Washington-ESRX-MHS-ABC-CAH-TEVA-UNH-WAG-CVS0727.aspx
    ... Comments (0). MHS-ESRX Merger Will Force Interesting Choice In Washington.
    Posted: Jul 28, 2011 03:00 AM by Stephen D. Simpson, CFA. ...

  • The Merger - What To Do When Companies Converge

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/basics/06/themerger.asp
    ... The Merger - What To Do When Companies Converge. February 28 2012 | Filed Under »
    Investing Basics. You may hear about it in the financial news - the merger. ...

  • Trade Takeover Stocks With Merger Arbitrage

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/06/mergerarbitrage.asp
    Trade Takeover Stocks With Merger Arbitrage. ... In this article, we'll take you on a
    tour of the high-risk world of merger arbitrage. What Is Merger Arbitrage? ...

  • Accretion / Dilution Analysis: A Merger Mystery

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/09/accretion-dilution-analysis-mergers.asp
    ... Accretion / Dilution Analysis: A Merger Mystery. June 24 2009 | Filed Under »
    Fundamental Analysis. Owners and managers of companies ...

  • What is the difference between a merger and a takeover?

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/05/mergervstakeover.asp
    ... What is the difference between a merger and a takeover? In a general sense,
    mergers and takeovers (or acquisitions) are very similar ...

  • Long-Distance Merger Deserves Caution

    http://stocks.investopedia.com/stock-analysis/2009/Long-Distance-Merger-Deserves-Caution-S-LVLT-T-VZ-Q0618.aspx
    ... Article; Comments (0). Long-Distance Merger Deserves Caution.
    Posted: Jun 18, 2009 09:57 AM by Ben McClure. ...

  • Why would a company do a reverse merger instead of an IPO?

    http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/08/reverse-merger-IPO.asp
    ... Why would a company do a reverse merger instead of an IPO? ... It can take a company
    from a matter of weeks to four months to complete a reverse merger. ...

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