Mergers and Acquisitions Financing: Debt, Equity, and Hybrid Approaches

Mergers and acquisitions basically happen when one business either puts together with or buys another one. In this arena, there are two main types of buyers: strategic and financial. Strategic buyers are those who go after another company or its assets for a long-term investment. They usually search for businesses that are in the same field or something closely related, looking to combine their strengths.