A merger is a combination of at least two businesses in one entity. The existing constituents remain shareholders of the combined entity. Mergers often occur in industries in which margins continuously stay under pressure. They make financial sense if sales or cost synergies can be exploited to reach a higher combined profitability.

There are many ways of legally and technically structuring mergers. This may also include cash payments and the transfer of existing debt. GlobalFinance is experienced in combining businesses and considers all related legal, tax and financial issues.