How does merger is different from acquisition?

Answer:
Merger refers to combination of two entity through mutual negotiation to form a third company also known as a Merger of Equals.

Acquisition refers to acquiring of a target company's controlling interest or asset. The target company can dissolove and operate under the acquirer name.

Sometimes Acquisitions are referred to as Mergers to make the acquired company look like it was an agreed takeover.
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