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Common collocations with merger in American Collocation

merger noun countable

US /ˈmɜrdʒər/

possible or planned

planned
possible
potential
proposed

The proposed merger between Volvo and Saab-Scania was the most discussed business deal of the year.

complete

complete
full

The sheer size of these firms would make a full merger difficult.

between big companies

big
major

The deal between the two British providers is the fourth major merger this year for the European hosting market.

be in charge of a merger

oversee

Having successfully overseen the merger of Coca-Cola UK and Schweppes, she was appointed Commercial Director.

announce a merger

announce

Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Compaq announced a merger to form a new company.

say that a merger can happen

agree
approve

The Secretary of State has been asked to approve the merger.

say that a merger cannot happen

block
prohibit

The Competition Commission has only ever blocked 18 mergers outright.

complete a merger

complete

The Incentive Travel and Meetings Association has finally completed its merger with the Corporate Events Association to form an organization named Eventia.

discussions about a merger

discussions
negotiations
talks

Merger talks between the two companies continued, but they too failed eventually.

plan for a merger

plan
proposal

The civil aviation ministry is planning to seek the views of various ministries on the merger proposal.

agreement on a merger

agreement
deal

Under the terms of the merger agreement, shareholders will receive $12.50 per share in cash.