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The Mergers and Acquisitions Blog is a excellent resource to learn more about the challenges, benefits and concerns that surround mergers and acquisitions. It consists of articles and case studies, as well as interviews with questions and answers and other sources.

Companies often merge or acquire in order to grow faster, increase their market share, break into new markets, or increase their competitive edge. The success of M&A strategies depend on a careful plan and execution.

The most frequent type of M&A involves two businesses combining to become one, but an acquisition company can also purchase another firm. A business purchase is different from merging because it is considered a transfer of ownership.

M&As tend to be conducted with the benefit of both parties. Financial M&As, for instance are often pursued to get cash or assets at discounted prices. Strategic M&A is about solving an issue or a potential opportunity. It could be acquiring new products or expanding your facility, or acquiring intellectual property and expertise. In the past, companies have also utilized M&A to escape from a poor business environment. For example during the 2008 financial crisis, many banks joined forces to survive.

When a company is involved in an M&A the company usually has to consider the impact on its workforce. Employees may be worried about their benefits will change, or if they’ll fit in with the company’s culture and more. HR should be prepared to answer these questions with clarity and professionalism.