Merger
A legal consolidation of two entities into one, often to create a larger, more competitive company. Unlike an acquisition, it is usually presented as a friendly agreement between equals.
Exemplos
3 de 5The merger of the two local banks means we might have to change our account numbers.
The merger of the two local banks means we might have to change our account numbers.
The board has officially approved the merger with our primary competitor.
The board has officially approved the merger with our primary competitor.
Did you hear about the merger? Everyone is worried about their jobs.
Did you hear about the merger? Everyone is worried about their jobs.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
When companies 'Merge', they 'Emerge' as one bigger entity.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of the two telecom companies was delayed due to government regulations.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: merger
Exemplos
The merger of the two local banks means we might have to change our account numbers.
everydayThe merger of the two local banks means we might have to change our account numbers.
The board has officially approved the merger with our primary competitor.
formalThe board has officially approved the merger with our primary competitor.
Did you hear about the merger? Everyone is worried about their jobs.
informalDid you hear about the merger? Everyone is worried about their jobs.
Scholars argue that horizontal mergers can lead to monopolistic market structures.
academicScholars argue that horizontal mergers can lead to monopolistic market structures.
The merger is expected to generate significant synergies and cost savings.
businessThe merger is expected to generate significant synergies and cost savings.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
mergers and acquisitions
M&A; a specialized area of corporate finance
merger of equals
a merger where both companies are of similar size
post-merger integration
the process of combining two companies after the deal
Frequentemente confundido com
A merger is a mutual joining; an acquisition is one company buying another.
Notas de uso
Often used in the phrase 'Mergers and Acquisitions' (M&A). Use 'merge' as a verb when two things combine.
Erros comuns
Don't say 'they did a merger'. Use 'the companies merged' or 'there was a merger'.
Dica de memorização
When companies 'Merge', they 'Emerge' as one bigger entity.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'mergere', meaning 'to dip or plunge'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Large mergers often face scrutiny from antitrust authorities to prevent monopolies.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of the two telecom companies was delayed due to government regulations.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: merger
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