Finance glossary
Merger
Definition
The combination of two companies into a single entity.
A merger joins two firms, often of similar size, into one new company, ideally creating value through synergies, scale, or market reach. Deals can be friendly or hostile and are structured as stock, cash, or a mix. Many fail to deliver the promised benefits.
In a sentence
The two regional banks announced a merger, combining into a single national lender.
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