Write a $1-2$ page, APA style paper entitled the $$Mergers and Acquisitions.$$

In the paper you must include an introduction $($with a thesis sentence$),$ body of the paper, and conclusion. Note: The introduction and conclusion must align.

Please review the Charter College policy on Plagiarism. Carefully cite all references in the body of the paper and at the end of the paper in the Reference$/$Citations$.$

In the body of your paper also include a discussion$/$explanation of:

Compare and contrast the processes of mergers and acquisitions.

Determine the motivating factors that lead to mergers or acquisitions, and identify the effect a merger or acquisition has on a company$$s overall growth.

Discuss the process of NPV and include the formula for calculating the NPV$.$

Discuss the purpose of financial analysis and capital budgeting.

Discuss the difference between Mergers and Acquisitions.