Historical M&A

Question 1

M&A stands for…

Answer 1

Mergers and Acquisition.

Question 2

What is the difference between Mergers and Acquisitions?

Answer 2

A merger would designate a transaction in which two companies join forces and form a <b><i>new entity</i></b>.

An acquisition is a deal in which the acquired company is <b><i>merged into</i></b> the acquiring firm.