并购的主要目的是相同的，即重组公司秩序。这意味着两者都涉及加入两个或两个以上的商业实体，以根据市场或行业的变化重组其公司结构。
合并涉及合并单个组织以产生新的业务单位或实体。在合并中，将形成新的实体、名称、所有权、员工（组织组合）和管理层。合并中的利益是相互的，这意味着合并组织将获得一定的利益。
The main objective of merger is to expand their present market share by entering into new markets or expanding their present market. Merger also reduces operating cost and increases revenue and profits. New shares will be issued and shares will be distributed accordingly between shareholders of organizations.
In acquisition, one organization will take over the other organization ororganizations.Generallyone who takes over will have strong finances and takes over organizations having weak or less finances.
After acquisition all operations and assets cease to exist. The business is acquired by purchasing more than or equal to 51% of shares of the company and gains control over that company.
可以在未经同意的情况下进行收购，称为敌意收购。被收购公司可以在收购方公司下继续运营。在收购中，不发行新股，大部分公司名称将不存在，很少保留其原始名称。
兼并和收购看似相同，但在结果、启动和程序方面有所不同。
合并和收购之间的主要区别如下 -
| 合并 | 收购 |
|---|---|
| Two or more entities will form as a single entity. | 一个实体将购买另一个实体。 |
| New company will be formed. | 新公司尚未成立。 |
| Decisions taken on a mutual basis. | 敌意的决定性质。 |
| Decreases competition. | 瞬间成长。 |
| Operational efficiency increases. | 收购公司规模更大。 |
| Requires more legal formalities. | 需要较少的法律手续。 |
| Less power distribution. | 收购公司将获得支配权。 |
| New stocks will be issued. | 不会发行新股。 |