ACQUISITION Definition

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ACQUISITION is one company taking over controlling interest in another company. See also MERGER and POOLING OF INTEREST METHOD.

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W as the fifth letter of a Nasdaq stock symbol indicates the stock is a warrant.

EMC (EXPORT MANAGEMENT COMPANY) is a private company that serves as the export agent for manufacturers, being paid by commission or retainer. Merchandise is not normally purchased by the EMC.

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