What Term Is Used to Refer to a Business Combination

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Short Answer

What term is used to refer to a business combination in which only one of the original companies continues to exist?

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Definitions:

Amortized Debt

A loan that is paid off over time through a series of fixed, regular payments that cover both principal and interest.

Creditors

Individuals or entities that loan money or extend credit, expecting to be repaid, often with interest.

Registered Bonds

Bonds that are registered in the name of the holder and require transfer of ownership when sold, contrasting with bearer bonds.

Transfer Agent

An organization that keeps records of the owners of a company’s securities. When a security is sold by one investor to another, ownership is transferred on the record by the transfer agent.