Glossary of 70 M&A Terms for Startup Founders
Glossary of 70 M&A Terms for Startup Founders General M&A Terms AccretionAn improvement in per-share metrics post-transaction (after issuing additional shares). AcquirerThe firm that is purchasing a company in an acquisition – the buyer. AcquisitionThe purchasing company acquires more than 50% of the shares of the acquired company and both companies survive. Amalgamation/ConsolidationThe joining of […]