According to Investopedia [1], acquisitions are sometimes negotiated to be called mergers to avoid negative connotations of being "bought out." [1]: http://www

According to Investopedia [1], acquisitions are sometimes negotiated to be called mergers to avoid negative connotations of being "bought out." [1]: http://www.investopedia.com/university/mergers/mergers1.asp http://www.investopedia.com/university/mergers/mergers1.asp