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M&A

EM and AY

/ɛm ænd eɪ/

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Syllable breakdown

MandA

Dictionary meaning

Mergers and Acquisitions — corporate transactions combining or buying companies.

Examples

  • M&A activity surged as low interest rates made debt-financed deals attractive.

Pronunciation tips

Three syllables. Always spelled out: 'em-and-ay'.

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