Acquisition
Acquisition is when one firm purchases another; for practical purposes, often combined with mergers.
Definition
According to the Principles of Economics by Timothy Taylor (3rd edition),
- Acquisition. When one firm purchases another; for practical purposes, often combined with mergers.
According to the Strategic Management by Parnell (4th edition),
- Acquisition. A form of a merger whereby one firm purchases another, often with a combination of cash and stock.