Before we jump on to understanding the meaning of inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions, let’s first understand what only mergers and acquisitions mean. Both the words, mergers and acquisitions mean the joining of two companies. However, there is a significant difference in the two terms based on how the two companies join together. In case of a merger, two different entities join to form an all-new joint organisation. And, in the case of an acquisition, one entity is taken over by the other.  Now that we are clear about what mergers and acquisitions are, let’s dive into the meaning of inbound and outbound mergers and acquisitions. Inbound mergers and acquisitions In simple terms, an inbound merger or acquisition is a transaction in which a foreign company joins with a domestic one. For instance, if a foreign based company merges or acquires an Indian one, it would be an inbound merger or acquisition in Indian scenario. For example, in 2018, Walmart a US based company acquired Flipkart, an Indian company making it one of the largest inbound acquisitions in India. Outbound mergers and acquisitions Opposite of inbound, outbound merger or acquisition is a transaction in which a domestic company joins […] read more