Mergers vs. Acquisitions: An Overview Mergers and acquisitions are two of the most misunderstood words in the business world. Both terms often refer to the joining of two companies, but there are ...

Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are the acts of consolidating companies or assets, with an eye toward stimulating growth, gaining competitive advantages, increasing market share, or influencing ...

Mergers can also help nonprofits navigate financial challenges. Merging can lead to cost savings through economies of scale, shared administrative expenses and reduced duplication of efforts.

Of all the acquisitions I’ve done to date, I’ve never had to fire or downsize. 3. Learn the value of a reputation. You’re only as good as your last deal.

This year sure was a busy one for mergers and acquisitions. In October alone, nearly $490 billion of deals were announced, including AT&T’s (T) purchase of Time Warner (TWX) for $85.4 billion.

NPR's A Martinez talks with Federal Trade Commission chair Lina Khan about new guidelines for agencies that review mergers and acquisitions for compliance with federal antitrust laws.