An acquisition involves

Select one:

a.One firm having shared ownership (equity) in the formation a new venture with another firm.

b.Two firms forming a non-equity alliance, which is often referred to as an acquisitive growth.

c.One firm taking over ownership (equity) of another firm, which is often referred to as a takeover.

d.One firm taking gradual ownership (equity) of another firm over time, but in a circumstance which never leads to full ownership.