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Depending on what type of business combination you have in mind, the direction of the M&A consulting can also differ.

You must bear in mind that a business combination can usually take various forms, such as the acquisition of shares, a merger of companies, interlocking directorates, and the transfer of a business.

Typically, if two companies proceed with an absorption merger, the extinguished company that disappears must approve the merger through a special resolution of the general meeting of shareholders.

Depending on the case, if all the shareholders of the extinguished company consent, or if the surviving company holds 90% or more of the other company's shares, a simplified merger, in which the merger can be approved by a resolution of the board of directors alone, is also possible.

In addition, a consolidation merger is also possible, in which a new company is established, all the rights and obligations of both parties pursuing the business combination are transferred at once to the newly established company, and the existing companies then disappear without a liquidation procedure.

When proceeding with a business combination in this way, the methods you can choose differ depending on whether the relationship between the companies is vertical, horizontal, or hostile, and the legal assessment differs accordingly.

If you wish to have your detailed situation assessed and to receive M&A consulting suited to it, we recommend seeking advice from an attorney who specializes in this area.