types of mergers and acquisition

a. Merger: A merger involves the combination of two or more companies into a single entity. It can be classified into different types, such as horizontal merger (between companies operating in the same industry), vertical merger (between companies in different stages of the supply chain), and conglomerate merger (between unrelated companies).

b. Acquisition: An acquisition occurs when one company purchases the majority or all of the shares or assets of another company, gaining control over its operations and assets.