The difference and connection of merger and acquisition

1. Difference: different transaction objects, different transaction processes, etc.

Different transaction objects, the object of merger and acquisition is the company, and the object of acquisition is the company's equity or assets.

The transaction process is different, and the M&A process is complex, including due diligence, transaction negotiation and agreement signing. The acquisition process is relatively simple, mainly the signing and approval of the agreement.

2. Contact: Acquisition is a way of M&A, but M&A is not necessarily acquisition. M&A pays more attention to the integration among enterprises, while M&A pays more attention to the transfer of control rights.