The Mergent Online database can be used to trace a company's merger history, which includes completed mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs and restructurings.
SEC filings provide company merger and acquisition details. Both the acquirer and acquiree must file reports.
Specific merger or acquisition terms must be disclosed in the company's 8-K report; 8-K reports must be filed within four days of the M & A.
Use EDGAR find SEC filings.
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