merger
Definition
The combining of two or more entities into one, through a purchase acquisition or a pooling of interests. Differs from a consolidation in that no new entity is created from a merger.
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Related Terms
horizontal merger, vertical merger, takeover, exchange ratio, reverse merger, recast earnings
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