Describe the formation process of cross-border mergers, acquisitions, and international joint ventures. What are the major differences?

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Explanation:

Merger is a business term that defines the major mean of concentrating businesses. It can be in two different forms, which can either be through the arrangement of a new company or through the through the unification of one or more firms into another firm.

Acquisition however is a business term that describes the purchases of a company's most or all shares, in order gain control that company, buy another company (buyer).

On the other hand, An international joint venture often referred to as IJV is a business term that describes the formation of partnership of companies based in two or more countries, without taking over the other company outright.

Hence, the formation process of a merger, acquisition and international joint venture involves the following:

1. Planning: this stage involves the signing of the letter of intent, advisor appointment, creating and documenting the timetable, transaction method and expert report

2. Resolution: this stage is also vital which involves meetings of Board of Director, extraordinary shareholder, identification of opposition party and go ahead from the antitrust authority.

3. Implementation: this is a stage involving the enrolment of the merger deed in the Company Register.