Definition:
A full joining together of two previously separate corporations. A true merger in the legal sense occurs when both businesses dissolve and fold their assets and liabilities into a newly created third entity. This entails the creation of a new corporation.
Related Terms:
Acquisition
Dissolution
Joint Venture
Related Information:
Why Merge?
Merging Wisely
Business Valuation
Related Books:
The Complete Guide to Mergers and Acquisitions
Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z
More Books about Mergers and Acquisitions
|
|
Go to Full Glossary |
