Mergers and acquisitions
Definition
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) refer to two companies combining. In an acquisition, one company buys another outright, while a merger creates a new combined legal entity under one corporate name. M&A deals can be valued by comparing similar companies in an industry. M&A activities can also include acquisition of major assets, tender offers for stock, or even hostile takeovers. Not all M&A transactions succeed.
We acknowledge and thank the FMA, Dr Karena Kelly and Brook Taurua Grant, the RBNZ and the Māori Dictionary for their research which helped us with te Reo Māori kupu for this glossary.
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