Cash Free & Debt Free
This is a type of deal structure where the selling price of a company is calculated without taking into account any cash or debt held by the company.
Share/Stock Deal
This is a type of deal where the acquirer purchases all the shares of the target (and assumes all assets and liabilities).
Asset Deal
This is a type of deal where the acquirer purchases only the assets of the target company, not its shares.
Vertical Merger
A vertical merger is a combination of two companies operating in different stages of the same supply chain or distribution channel. It involves the integration of upstream and downstream activities to streamline operations, reduce costs, or gain a competitive advantage.
Take-Private
A take-private deal is a transaction where a publicly traded company is purchased and, as a result, stops being listed on a public exchange.
Stock-for-Stock Exchange
A stock-for-stock exchange is a type of transaction where the acquiring company offers its own shares as consideration for acquiring the target company. It allows the target company’s shareholders to become shareholders of the acquiring company.
Stock Purchase
A stock purchase involves buying the shares of a company, giving the buyer ownership of the company’s assets, liabilities, and equity.
Stock Acquisition
A stock acquisition is a transaction in which a company acquires a controlling interest in another company by purchasing its shares. It enables the buyer to gain ownership and control of the entire business, including its assets, liabilities, and operations.
Spin-Off
A spin-off is a transaction in which a company separates a part of its business into a new independent entity. The new entity receives assets, liabilities, and operations related to the spun-off business segment, allowing it to operate independently or pursue its own strategic direction.
Merger of Equals
A merger of equals is a combination of two companies of similar size, strength, and influence to form a new entity. It involves a collaborative approach where both companies contribute equally to the merged entity’s governance, management, and operations.
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