Merger:
It is the process by which two companies agree to unite with each other to form a new single entity, and this is done according to conditions that satisfy both parties … As a merger usually takes place between two equal companies in several aspects, including the size, number of clients and the scope of operations for each one of them.
JThe term (merger of equals) is used to distinguish traditional mergers from some other operations involving two completely unequal companies.
Acquisition:
It is the process that takes place when a company buys another company (usually smaller than it) so that the first becomes the controlling and controlling one and the ultimate decision maker for anything related to the buying company … and that is by purchasing the company in full, including its shares and other assets, or buying more than 50 % from them So that it is able to take decisions without taking the consent of the rest of the shareholders
The difference between mergers and acquisitions :
that is merger It leads to the emergence of a new company consisting of the merger of the two merging companies (members of the board of directors of the two companies together) either Acquisition JIt leads to the acquisition of the acquiring company to impose complete or almost complete control over the acquiring company, and it may become eligible for its full assets and shares, and full legal responsibility
JChar for mergers and acquisitions (mergers and acquisitions) M&A
Examples of acquisitions or mergers:
Mobil and Exxong are the major oil producing companies in the world, and they are named by a new company, Excom mobil