Mergers and acquisitions are the umbrella term given to business combinations. When two businesses combine and form a new entity, that's the result of an M&A deal.

Acquisitions, sometimes called takeovers, generally carry a more negative connotation than mergers. As a result, acquiring companies may refer to an acquisition as a merger even though it’s ...

According to new research by Bain, over the past 20 years firms have done more than 660,000 acquisitions, worth a total of $56 trillion, with deals reaching a peak in 2021. And close to 70% of ...

Reverse mergers can be excellent opportunities for companies and investors, but there are still risks. Find out the pros and cons of reverse initial public offerings (IPOs).