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AcquisitionWhen a firm buys another firm.AcquisitionA term used to describe the takeover of a company by another which might be by agreement or hostile.Rules on mergers and acquisitions involving listed companies are governed by the City Code on Takeovers.Similar MatchesLease acquisition costLease acquisition costThe legal fees and other expenses incurred when acquiring a lease. Vertical acquisitionVertical acquisitionBuying or taking over a firm in the same industry in which the acquired firm and the acquiring firm represent different steps in the production process. Corporate acquisitionCorporate acquisitionThe acquisition of one firm by another firm. Acquisition costAcquisition costRefers to the price (including the closing costs) to purchase another company or property. In the context of investments, refers to price plus brokerage commissions, of a security, or the sales charge applied to load funds. See: Tax basis. Acquisition CostsAcquisition CostsCosts of acquiring property other than purchase price: escrow fees, title insurance, lenders fees, etc. Further SuggestionsControl share Acquisition LawsHorizontal acquisition Taxable acquisition |
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