Big Lite Inc.purchases Canton Bulbs,its direct competitor,by buying most of its stock.In this scenario,Big Lite Inc.is involved in a(n)_____.

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An acquisition occurs when one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company. In this scenario, Big Lite Inc. is buying most of the stock of Canton Bulbs, its direct competitor, which is a classic example of an acquisition.