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.
According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),
- Acquisition. When a large organization purchases (acquires) a smaller firm; a merger.
According to the Strategic Management by David and David (15th edition),
- Acquisition. When a large organization purchases (acquires) a smaller firm; a merger.
According to the HRBoK Guide,
- Acquisition. An acquired company. A process in which one organization buys another organization.