In corporate law, the joining together of two corporations in which one corporation transfers all of its assets to the other, which continues to exist. In effect, one corporation 'swallows' the other, but the shareholders of the swallowed company receive shares in the surviving corporation.
The joining of two or more different organizations under one common owner and management structure.
A combining of companies or corporations into one, often by issuing stock of the controlling corporation to replace the greater part of that of the other.
The act of combining two or more companies and the issuance of stock to reflect the newly combined organization. Mergers are generally used with large companies that are approximately the same size.
is the union of two or more commercial interests or corporations. The distinction being that identity of the merged companies, product lines, etc., may or may not lose its individual identity.
Classified as a type A reorganization, in which one corporation absorbs the corporate structure of another, resulting in liquidation of the acquired enterprise.
A form of corporate acquisition in which one firm absorbs another and the assets and liabilities of the two firms are combined.
Combing of two or more companies or businesses that results in the creation of a new company or one remaining company.
A term that describes the uniting of two previously separate companies to form one new company. The companies exchange their assets for those of the new company and the company assumes the liabilities of the partner company.
Two or more entities combining.
The combination of two or more railroads through the acquisition of assets of the other(s).
When two companies form one entity and share assets, clients, debts etc.
The combining of two or more corporations into a single entity.
Under Rule 16b-7, MERGER includes the sale or purchase of substantially all of a company's assets by another in exchange for EQUITY SECURITIES that are distributed to the selling company's SHAREHOLDERS. These transactions must be between CONTROLLED COMPANIES.
A union agreed to by two or more companies to join all or part of their operations.
The combining of two or more retail organizations into one company.
An amalgamation where two independent corporations agree to join together their equity and capital to form a new single company. In a takeover, one corporation acquires control of another company without mutual agreement.
An amalgamation of two corporations pursuant to statutory provision in which one of the corporations survives and the other disappears.
A transaction in which two companies combine to form one new company, with neither original company perceived as controlling the combined entity - a 'merger of equals'. Typically in a merger, the new company's management will be drawn from both sides, both original companies will be a similar size and the transaction will not involve either merging company paying significant amounts of cash to shareholders.
a challenge for any company, but can bring huge benefits
a combination of two companies to form a new company, while an acquisition is the purchase of one company by another with no new company being formed
a combination of two or more businesses down below a single management
a creature of state law (so you have to follow the legal rules in your state) that results in one entity being combined (or "merged") into another entity
a joining of two companies that are usually of about the same size and agree to meld into one large company
a marriage of two businesses
an absorption of one company by another company, including all its assets and liabilities
an ideal opportunity for a company to take a close look at the effectiveness of its learning and development organization
a perfect time to rework customer programs to benefit the combined company's most valuable resource
a time-tested vehicle for combining the strength of two or more business entities, and merging them in to one company
A Merger is when two companies agree to combine and become one company.
5m[:dV[ / n. the act of joining together two or more companies or organizations to form one larger one
A type of structural integration that occurs when two or more separate entities are legally joined.
The fusion of two or more estates.
The takeover of one company by another. It is the absorption of one company by another, the former losing its legal identity, and the latter retaining its own name and identity and acquiring assets, liabilities, franchises, and powers of former, and the absorbed company ceasing to exist as a seperate business entity.
Occurs when two or more companies become a single enterprise; the controlling corporation retains its identity and absorbs the others.
The strategic combination of one business entity with another, often with the assistance of private equity. See also: Event Transaction.
A transaction in which the assets of two or more firms are combined into a new firm. Mergers can be a means to industry consolidation. Conversely, divestitures are transactions in which some assets of a firm are split off to create a new firm or are sold to another existing firm.
The combining of two companies in any given way to make one new company. The most common method of merger today is by 'takeover', where one company acquires most or all of the shares in another company, so that the latter becomes a subsidiary of the former. Close
Any combination of two companies. This can be through a pooling of assets where the accounts are combined, a purchase of one company by the other, or a consolidation.
When two companies come together to form one, or when one absorbs another.
The combination of two or more carriers into one company that will own, manage, and operate the properties that previously operated separately.
When two or more independent companies consolidate, or pool, their businesses by generally exchanging equity shares , and the resulting single company continues to function, the consolidation is described as a merger. A merger is different from an acquisition, in which one company purchases, or takes over, the assets of another. A merger is typically a tax-free transaction, meaning that shareholders owe no capital gains tax on the stock that is exchanged. In contrast, in an acquisition the owners or shareholders of the acquired company usually realize capital gains on the sale of their stock. Despite their differences, mergers and acquisitions are invariably linked together, often simply described as M&As.
A procedure to combine separate registrations of identical trade marks in different classes into one “multi-class” registration.
A joining together of two previously separate corporations. A true merger in the legal sense occurs when both businesses dissolve and move their assets and liabilities into a newly created entity.
When two or more companies agree to merge into one and pool their interests to avoid the expense of a take-over.
The consolidation of two or more institutions into a single entity. Generally the survivor is the institution that remains in business following the merger, whereas the institution that ceases to exist is the non-survivor. There may be more than one non-survivor for any given merger.
A combination of two companies. Usually, mergers result in the acquired company's assets and liabilities being assumed by the acquiree.
The combination of two firms to form a single firm.
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.
corporate restructuring in which two companies combine into one.
The union of two or more commercial interests or corporations, usually of similar size.
Merger occurs when one corporation is taken over by another.
When two companies combine in order to form one entity in all respects.
In general terms the amalgamation of two business enterprises into a new entity.
A true merger is actually quite rare. Many acquisitions are described as mergers but in a true merger, there is a one-for-one share swap, for shares in the new company. If the swap is not on equal terms then this is an acquisition.
the creation of a new entity out of previously independent entities.
The act of joining two separate, existing companies into one, surviving company that will conduct business into the future. The non-surviving company disappears.
The combining of two or more independent bodies into a single body.
The absorption of one thing or right into another.
Any combination that forms one company from two or more previously existing companies.
A merger occurs when two corporations join together into one, with one corporation surviving and the other corporation disappearing. The assets and liabilities of the disappearing entity are absorbed into the surviving entity.
The statutory combination of two or more corporations in which one of the corporations survives and the other corporations cease to exist.
When galaxies (of roughly comparable size) collide and form one combined structure.
An amalgamation of two corporations in which one of the corporations survives and the other disappears. The surviving corporation acquires the assets, liabilities, franchises and powers of the absorbed corporation. The absorbed corporation ceases to exist as a legal entity. Credit must approve any merger effecting an existing credit.
The union of two or more companies. Distinct from a takeover where one company purchases another.
the combination of two companies in which one acquires the other. A merger can be distinguished from consolidation, in which a new separate entity is created.
Acquisition in which the buyer assumes assets and liabilities.
Coming together of two or more companies to form a new company. Eg. AOL – Time Warner.
The joining of two or more separate companies into one. The term merger is used where both companies are roughly on equal terms, which is different from a take-over, which occurs either when the bidding company is much greater in size than the target.
Combination of two or more corporations in which greater efficiencies are supposed to be achieved by the elimination of duplicated plant, equipment, and staff, and the reallocation of capital assets to increase sales and profits in the enlarge company.
The combination of two or more companies, under circumstances that make it hard to identify which is really buying (in economic rather than legal terms).... more on Merger
Event in which two companies combine their resources and operations to create a single legal entity.
The combination of 2 companies where one believes the other isn't doing things right, but they think they can. The merger usually involves the elimination of thousands of jobs, which means the company actually thinks they can do a better job with less people. We have all seen how less people improves service. Eventually they find out that they couldn't do what they wanted and there is a separation. See Spinoff.
The joining together of two companies to form one entity.
Two or more corporations combining into one pursuant to state statutory authority. Frequently requires Articles of Merger and may require securities registration. Larger deals may be subject to federal Hart-Scott-Rodino requirements as well. Larger deals are subject to federal statutes as well.
The agreed joining together of two companies, usually in the same industry, to provide a new, combined, entity with control still reflected in the ownership shares of the original companies.
The combination of two or more companies into one through the exchange of stock.
The unification of two or more companies.
The acquisition of one business by another, typically with the absorption of the acquired business into the operations of the acquiring business.
Combination of two or more corporations in which greater efficiency is supposed to be achieved by the elimination of duplicate plant, equipment, and staff, and the reallocation of capital assets to increase sales and profits in the enlarged company.
The acquisition of one company by another company whereby the companies combine as one legal entity, with the acquired company going out of existence.
The arrangement by which by which two companies unite without one attaining direct control over the other.
When two companies mutually decide to combine into one. A merger is not to be confused with a takeover.
A combination of two or more corporations wherein the dominant unit absorbs the passive ones, the former continuing operation usually under the same name. In a consolidation two units combine and are succeeded by a new corporation, usually with a new titl
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.
The acquisition of the assets and liabilities of one company by another.
A MIDI accessory that allows two incoming MIDI signals to be combined into one MIDI output.
Acquisition in which all assets and liabilities are absorbed by the buyer. (2) More generally, any combination of two companies. The firm's activity in this respect is sometimes called M&A (Merger and Acquisition)
The coming together of two corporations to form one corporation. Shareholders must exchange old shares for cash, stock, or a combination depending upon the terms for the merger agreement. Participation of the shareholders is not optional unless the terms of the merger include a provision allowing for dissent.
The act of one company permanently joining another to become one company.
when two or more companies form a larger corporation by combining operations
The combination of two or more enterprises. If the enterprises are of the corporate type, the merger involves the exchange of securities, the issuance of new securities, or both.
A combination of two or more firms into one firm. A merger may involve absorption (acquisition) or consolidation. In absorption, one firm acquires one or more other firms a consolidation, two or more firm's combine to form a new entity. We use the terms merger and amalgamation interchangeably. Shareholders of merged entities get compensated through issue of equity, debt, cash or combination of it.
Combination of two or more interests, such as businesses or investments, into one.