Acquisitions are the opposite of mergers,in which companies sell assets such as subsidiaries,product lines,or production facilities.

Acquisitions

The act of obtaining control of another company or its assets through purchase, which can facilitate growth and expand market share.

Mergers

The process by which two or more companies combine into one entity, typically to achieve strategic objectives, gain market share, or improve efficiency.

Subsidiaries

Companies that are owned or controlled by another larger parent company, often operating under its own name and management.