Merger

Word MERGER
Character 6
Hyphenation mer ger
Pronunciations /ˈmɜːdʒə/

Definitions and meanings of "Merger"

What do we mean by merger?

The act or an instance of merging. noun

An absorption of one corporation by another, with the corporation being absorbed losing its separate identity and governance. noun

An absorption of a lesser estate, contract, criminal offense, right, or liability into a succeeding larger one, resulting in the extinction of the former. noun

In the law of conveyancing, the sinking or obliteration of a lesser estate in lands, etc., resulting when it is transferred without qualification to the owner of a greater estate in the same property (or the like transfer of the greater estate to the owner of the lesser), if there be no intermediate estate. noun

In the law of contracts, the extinguishment of a security for a debt by the creditor's acceptance of a higher security, such as a bond in lieu of a note, or a judgment in lieu of either: so called because such acceptance, by operation of law, and without intention of the parties, merges the lower security. noun

A merging of the interests and control of two or more corporations, engaged in the same line, or in allied lines, of business, into a single corporation which exchanges its stock for that of the merging corporations, which however preserve, nominally at least, their separate identity. noun

One who or that which merges. noun

One who, or that which, merges. noun

An absorption of one estate, or one contract, in another, or of a minor offense in a greater. noun

The combining of two groups into a unified single group under a single leadership, with voluntary participation by the leaders or management of both groups. noun

The combining of two commercial enterprises into a unified single enterprise under a single management, with voluntary participation by both parties. Compare acquisition and takeover. noun

The act or process of merging two or more parts into a single unit. noun

The legal union of two or more corporations into a single entity, typically assets and liabilities being assumed by the buying party. noun

An absorption of one or more estate(s) or contract(s) into one other, all being held by the same owner; of several counts of accusation into one judgement, etc. noun

A type of sound change where two or more sounds merge into one. noun

The combination of two or more commercial companies noun

An occurrence that involves the production of a union noun

One that merges.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Merger

The word "merger" in example sentences

"We're not using the word merger because that means typically one is consumed into another," Mr. Millsaps said. ❋ By DANIEL E. SLOTNIK (2012)

If the merger is approved, a single corporation would own a huge array of popular content and would control how that content -- and the content produced by its competitors - is distributed over the airwaves, cable, and Internet. ❋ Josh Silver (2010)

If the merger is approved by regulators, the airline would use the United name. ❋ Unknown (2010)

NYSE officials have stressed that New York would be strengthened under the deal, which it calls a merger of equals. ❋ Aaron Lucchetti (2011)

If the merger is approved, a single corporation would own a huge array of popular content and would control how that content - and the content produced by its competitors - is distributed over the airwaves, cable, and Internet. ❋ Josh Silver (2010)

If this merger is allowed consumers will lose any power that they had in the satellite radio industry and the service provider will be granted the opportunity to take advantage of those individuals that are current subscribers and those that wish to become subscribers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I think the merger is an advantage for everyone, except the GOP. cardog ❋ Unknown (2010)

I'm not sure this merger is a good deal for Marlin. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Apple + Pandora merger is the best idea I have ever heard. ❋ Unknown (2006)

But more importantly, this merger is a powerful example of collaboration; in this case, global collaboration. ❋ Unknown (2000)

This was the first trust -- what they call a merger -- but it occurred in politics. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)

Under the present terms, Glencore will issue 2.8 new shares for each Xstrata share in what it calls a 'merger of equals'. ❋ Unknown (2012)

That's a group created by MoveOn.org that focuses on what it calls the merger between corporate America and the Republican Party. ❋ Susie Madrak (2010)

( "Marathon"), a company then listed on The American Stock Exchange, pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger dated March 21, 2008 as amended, which we refer to as the merger agreement. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"Ticketmaster, Live Nation in merger talks" [Reuters] (Thanks to WeSeed!) (Photo: Anirudh Koul) ❋ Unknown (2009)

Once the merger is complete, a new company is formed, and the name is usually changed to reflect the merger. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Therefore, for smaller companies who cannot even afford to utilize an IPO, a reverse merger is the only option. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Continental CEO Jeffery Smisek was describing his thoughts after hearing earlier this month that United Airlines was in merger discussions with US Airways. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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