What is the combination of two companies that join to form one company called?
A) a merger
B) a joint venture
C) a cartel
D) a conglomerate

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A merger is the combination of two or more companies into a single entity, with one surviving as the legal entity. It involves the consolidation of assets, liabilities, and operations of the merging entities to form a new entity. Joint venture, cartel, and conglomerate refer to different types of business combinations, but they are not the combination of two companies to form one company.

What Is the Combination of Two Companies That Join to Form