"mergers and acquisitions" meaning in All languages combined

See mergers and acquisitions on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} mergers and acquisitions pl (plural only)
  1. Business transactions in which the ownership of companies are transferred to or consolidated with another company or business organization. Tags: plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Business, Finance Synonyms: M&A Translations (business transactions): fusion-acquisition [feminine] (French)

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