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.
Lanesboro is a city in Fillmore County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 788 at the 2000 census. The town is a popular destination for tourists. The Root River flows through town, with a waterfall on the edge of town. The Root River State Trail and other bike paths also serve the town. An Amish community is prevalent in the area and the town is home to many unique shops, restaurants, and a new theater.