What is another word for acquisitions?
Pronunciation: [ɐkwɪsˈɪʃənz] (IPA) 
Acquisitions are the process of obtaining control over a company's assets, resources, and operations. The term is often used interchangeably with the term mergers but acquisitions refer to the process of purchasing the majority or all of the stock of another company, while mergers are a combination of two or more companies. Some synonyms for the term acquisitions include takeovers, buyouts, procurements, and investments. Takeovers involve purchasing a company without the consent of its board of directors or management, while buyouts refer to the purchase of a company either through a negotiated agreement or a hostile takeover. Procurements and investments are more general terms that refer to the process of purchasing or acquiring assets or resources.
