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Mergers and acquisitions can occur for several strategic reasons. A merger combines two companies, where one survives, while an acquisition occurs when one firm purchases another. Mergers and acquisitions can be classified as horizontal, vertical, conglomerate, or cross-border depending on the relationship between the combining firms. Managers may pursue mergers and acquisitions to increase firm size and reduce risk, while shareholders hope for value creation through synergies from economies of scale, scope

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