M&A

American  

abbreviation

Finance, Business.

1. mergers and acquisitions: the practice of incorporating parts (or all) of another enterprise, either by combining two or more companies into one or by purchasing some or all of another company's assets, as a way of strategically enhancing or growing a business.

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Etymology

Origin of M&A

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

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M&A

TD Cowen’s Tim James says there “appears to be upside to 2026 adj. Ebitda outlook/guide based on results, current trends and M&A commentary.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

“We continue to be optimistic that the M&A market will see a recovery over the next 12 months,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

The total dollar volume of global M&A deals in the first half of 2026 was 44% higher than the comparable total for 2025, setting a new first-half record.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026

The M&A basket contains 71 companies that Goldman analysts assess have a greater than 15% chance of being acquired.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026

The U.S.’s move to ban future Polestar cars may have also given the company cover to exit amid a difficult business climate, said Alan Haig of Haig Partners, a dealership M&A firm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026