Corporate acquisition

A corporate acquisition occurs when one company purchases another, gaining control over its assets, operations, and decision-making. This can happen through buying shares or assets, with the goal of expanding the company's market reach, product offerings, or competitiveness. Acquisitions can be friendly, with mutual agreement, or hostile, where the target company opposes the takeover. The process often involves negotiations, valuation, and regulatory approvals. Ultimately, acquisitions aim to create value for the acquiring company's stakeholders by leveraging synergies, reducing competition, or entering new markets.