This is a provision in a contract that gives a party certain rights in the event that the other party is taken over by a third party.

These are various types of financial examinations that can occur during an M&A transaction, each with different levels of thoroughness and assurance.

These are cost savings and revenue enhancements that are expected to be achieved in connection with a merger/acquisition.

This occurs when the purchasing company acquires all of the target company shares/assets; the target company ceases to exist (acquirer survives).

This is the merging of companies in the same lines of business, usually to achieve synergies.

This occurs when a company acquires a target that either makes use of its products to manufacture finished goods or is a retail outlet for its products.

This is one of the less ideal reasons to make a merger. It occurs when management decides to make a merger to increase the size of the company purely for the purpose of ego or prestige.

This is a gain of more specialized skills or technology due to a merger.

The merging of companies can lead to a reduction in fixed costs by removing departments that perform duplicate functions.

This refers to the deterioration of per share metrics following a transaction, typically after the issuance of additional shares.