Mergers & acquisitions

Mergers & acquisitions

Referring to the aspect of corporate strategy, finance and management that deals with the buying, selling or combining of different companies that can assist a growing company to grow rapidly without having to create another business entity.

Industry: Banking; Business services

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Mergers & acquisitions

cumulative voting rights

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

In an election for a board of directors, each shareholder is entitled to as many votes as equal the number of shares the shareholder owns multiplied by the number of directors to be elected. ...

deal-structuring process

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

The process focused on satisfying as many of the primary objectives of the parties involved and determining how risk will be shared.

free cash flow

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

The difference between cash inflows and cash outflows, which may be positive, negative, or zero.

friendly takeover

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

Acquisition when the target’s board and management are receptive to the idea and recommend shareholder approval.

functional strategies

Banking; Mergers & acquisitions

Description in detail of how each major function (e.g., manufacturing, marketing, and human resources) within the firm will support the business strategy.