The M&A glossary
key terms and definitions

A legal contract protecting confidential information shared during M&A discussions.

The process of determining the current worth of a company or asset.

A non-binding agreement outlining the basic terms of an investment or acquisition.

The company being considered for acquisition in an M&A transaction.

The process of combining two companies after a merger or acquisition.

A contractual provision where the seller receives additional payment based on future performance.

The company that initiates and completes the purchase of another company.

A document outlining the preliminary commitment between parties in an M&A transaction.

The potential financial benefit achieved through the combining of companies.

The comprehensive appraisal of a business undertaken by a prospective buyer.

A secure digital space used to store and share confidential documents during M&A deals.

A secure digital space used to store and share confidential documents during M&A deals.