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Mergers & Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions describe a variety of situations in which separate business entities come together, which can be an effective strategy for growth.

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Merger Definition

A merger is an agreement that unites two existing companies into one new company. There are several types and reasons for mergers.

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