Definition
In an acquisition, the target's shares usually jump toward the offer price, while the buyer's stock can fall if investors think it is overpaying. Deals can be cash, stock or both, and they may fail on regulatory or financing grounds.
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Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
Deals in which one company buys or combines with another.
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