What exactly is a business combination?

I confirm that you asked about the exact concept of business combination.

Under the Fair Trade Act, 'business combination' means two or more companies combining their capital, personnel, and organization.

In other words, it can be said to be a process where two or more companies combine to merge into one company.

This is usually done to strengthen competitiveness or expand market share.

Business combinations are divided into stock acquisition, concurrent service of officers, merger of companies, transfer of business, and participation in company establishment, etc., depending on means and methods.

There are various advantages that companies can gain through such combinations.

First, since the combined company operates on a larger scale, it can reduce production costs and increase efficiency in resource utilization.

Also, securing competitiveness for a wider market is a great advantage.

In addition, combined companies can create synergy by sharing each other's technology, infrastructure, and human resources.

As you mentioned, many companies are pursuing combinations for these advantages.

Since there may be different legal requirements and regulations depending on the means of combination, advice from a specialist attorney is essential when combining.