Which of the following terms refers to one company's acquisition of another company's assets or stock in such a way that the second company is absorbed by the first?

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A merger is when one company merges with another company's assets or stock in such a way that the second company is absorbed by the first. It is a combination of two companies to form a new company. Diversification refers to the process of a company expanding its business by entering into different industries or markets. Penetration is a marketing strategy to increase market share by increasing sales to existing customers or entering new markets. Collusion is an illegal agreement between two or more companies to limit competition.

Which of the Following Terms Refers to One Company's Acquisition