M&A

abbreviation for

, 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of M&A¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Lauren Hirsch covers Wall Street, including M&A, executive changes, board strife and policy moves affecting business.

From New York Times

Maybe I’m a glutton for punishment.

From Los Angeles Times

Or maybe I should just do it because I’m a producer now.

From Los Angeles Times

I can’t now also say I’m a director.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m a little familiar with them,” Curl said Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times