Well I guess we know where this is going. Lol
Public or reporting companies must submit Form S-4 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the case of mergers, acquisitions, or stock exchange offers. Mergers happen when companies want to expend, unite efforts, move into some new segments, or gain higher revenues and profits to maximize stakeholder value. Once a merger is completed, the new shares are distributed to current shareholders of both merging companies. An exchange offer usually happens in bankruptcy cases, when a firm or financial entity exchanges securities for similar ones at less rigid terms.