In the law of corporations, a merger is effected when one or more corporations becomes a part of, or merges, with another corporation so that one ceases to exist and the other continues to exist. In a merger, the company that continues to exist retains its name and identity and acquires the assets, liabilities, franchises, and powers of the corporation that ceases to exist. Attorneys who practice in mergers and acquisitions (sometimes called M & A) represent corporations and other business entities in strategizing, negotiating, and carrying out transactions in which two or more companies or corporations combine into a single new entity, a merger, or where one business purchases and absorbs the assets of another, an acquisition.
Dunlap is an unincorporated community in Fresno County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1919 feet (585 m). It has a population of 131. It is located approximately 38 miles east of Fresno. St. Nicholas Ranch, a retreat center run by the Greek Orthodox Church, is a major attraction. The Greek Orthodox Monastery (Convent) of the Theotokos, the Life-Giving Spring is also located there. A special attraction of Dunlap is the Sierra Endangered Cat Haven . The ZIP Code is 93621, and the community is inside area code 559. The first post office was established in 1882, was closed for a time in 1885, and moved in 1898. The name honors George Dunlap Moss, school teacher instrumental in bringing a post office to the town.