Acquisition
Buying existing business/company to gain control.
Real World
Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard for $69 billion in 2023 to instantly gain major gaming franchises like Call of Duty, bypassing the years it would take to develop them organically.
Exam Focus
Distinguish acquisition from merger in 'explain' questions — acquisition means one firm takes control; merger means both combine as equals.
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