Corporate acquisitions, also known as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), refer to the consolidation of two or more companies into a single entity. In this process, one company (the acquirer) takes control of another company (the target) by purchasing a majority of its shares or assets.
Corporate acquisitions can be driven by various strategic objectives, such as expanding market share, diversifying product offerings, gaining access to new technologies or talent, or achieving economies of scale. Mergers can be particularly beneficial when two companies have complementary strengths and can leverage their combined resources to create a stronger organization.