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Re: trackkwizzard post# 6536

Thursday, 07/08/2010 1:18:10 PM

Thursday, July 08, 2010 1:18:10 PM

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"But such joining of forces doesn't happen overnight - companies must undergo a very long and often, frustrating process first."


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"Conclusion
When two companies merge resources, the resulting transaction can be known by many names. Whether a company calls a deal a merger or an acquisition is largely a function of how the management chooses to present the transaction to its own employees and to the public. Mergers can take place between many different types of companies such as competitors, industry partners, or corporations with an input-output relationship - and may serve to either increase or decrease earnings per share. Regardless of how the companies are characterized, one thing remains the same: mergers are always friendly in nature, while acquisitions can be either friendly or hostile"