Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is the joining of two businesses into one or the purchase by another of the stock or assets of a company. M&A allows companies to expand, boost market share and expand in new markets and regions. M&A can boost bargaining power with suppliers, customers and competitors. It can also result in cost-savings. When times are tough, like the financial crisis of 2008 M&As can increase as companies pool their resources to weather tough conditions.
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The finance department plays an important role in M&A transactions – it is accountable for evaluating the risk and opportunities in financial terms and provides valuable insight into the M&A the risk involved in mergers acquisitions process.