Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) refer to the process by which companies consolidate their operations through either merging (two companies combining into one) or acquisition (one company purchasing another). M&A activity is often driven by the desire to increase market share, expand into new markets, achieve synergies, or gain competitive advantages. The process involves complex financial, legal, and regulatory considerations.

Example

A large technology company acquires a smaller software firm to integrate its product offerings and expand its customer base, exemplifying an acquisition.