Sometimes known as M&A, mergers and acquisitions have been valued at $100 billion or more. They can be transformative or disastrous for businesses, depending on the deal. Image source: Getty Images.

Keith Rousseau / Getty Images Mergers and acquisitions are two of the most misunderstood words in the business world. Both terms often refer to the joining of two companies, but there are key ...

Opinions expressed are those of the author. The concept of mergers and acquisitions often evokes an image of high-stakes board meetings that can reshape companies and entire industries.

Outside research suggests M&A activity is expected to rise in 2025. Stock image: Mergers and acquisitions are harder than they look. Stock image: Mergers and acquisitions are harder than they look.

With funding tight, the long-predicted spate of mergers and acquisitions is upon us. The coming consolidation will be driven by a lack of financing. Whether venture funding or public market ...

70% of mergers and acquisitions wound up as failures. The book, Mastering the Merger, was released in the wake of a series of corporate marriages that ended badly, including AOL and Time Warner ...

Just as Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership has breathed new life into the federal government, it has also led to renewed confidence and activity in mergers and acquisitions. Australia’s economic ...