As part of the financial planning  process, a common practice in the corporate finance world is  restructuring through the process of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)  or business combinations.

As part of the financial planning  process, a common practice in the corporate finance world is  restructuring through the process of mergers and acquisitions (M&A)  or business combinations. It seems that on a regular basis, investment  bankers arrange M&A transactions, forming one company from separate  companies. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a merger? Why do  you think that these companies have decided to merge? Discuss the  financial performance of the newly combined entity. In your response,  provide an example of a merger that was successful and one that was  unsuccessful, and discuss the overall success or downfall of the merger.    

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