Are mergers and acquisitions the same?

First, the form is different.

1. acquisition: a kind of enterprise capital management, the main forms are asset acquisition and share acquisition.

2.M&A: The main forms are merger, merger and acquisition.

Second, the methods are different.

1. Acquisition: to gain control of the other enterprise.

2.M&A: It is the integration of enterprises.

Third, the characteristics are different.

1. acquisition: the original investor loses control over the operation of the enterprise, and the essence is to gain control; Any enterprise shall not purchase antiques, cultural relics and precious medicinal materials in any name, which is illegal reselling and smuggling, and shall bear corresponding legal and criminal responsibilities.

2.M&A:M&A's motivation is rooted in the pressure of competition, and the acquirer can improve its competitive strength by eliminating or controlling the other party in the competition; The existence of enterprise competitive advantage is the basis of enterprise merger and acquisition, and enterprises obtain competitive advantage from outside through merger and acquisition; The realization process of M&A motivation is a two-way selection process of competitive advantage and produces new competitive advantage. When choosing a target enterprise, the acquirer is aiming at the specific advantages of the target enterprise he needs.

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