Legally speaking, a merger requires two companies to consolidate into a new entitywith a … See more

In an acquisition, a new company does not emerge. Instead, the smaller company is often consumed and ceases to exist, with its assets becoming part of the larger company. … See more

“Mergers” and “acquisitions” are terms that often refer to the joining of two companies, but there are key differences involved in when to use them. In a merger, two separate e… See more