Mergers And Acquisitions

noun a physical gesture of affection or comfort

• The two friends greeted each other with a warm bear hug.
• I gave my brother a big bear hug when I saw him after so long.
• He came running up to me and gave me a massive bear hug.
• The community came together in a figurative bear hug to support the family in need.

verb to eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly

adjective consuming or destroying something in a rapid or violent manner

• The lion was devouring its prey with great efficiency.
• I couldn't stop devouring the delicious pizza at the party.
• She was straight up devouring those fries like there was no tomorrow.
• His passion for music was so strong, it was like he was devouring every note he played.

noun a company whose primary business is holding a controlling interest in other companies

• The holding company oversees the operations of its subsidiary companies.
• The holding company is like the big boss of all the other companies.
• The holding company is the top dog in the business world.
• The holding company is the puppet master pulling the strings behind the scenes.

noun a type of growth that comes from external sources such as mergers or acquisitions, rather than from within a company's existing operations

• The company decided to pursue inorganic growth through mergers and acquisitions.
• The company is looking to grow quickly through buying other businesses.
• The company is planning to beef up by snapping up some competitors.
• Inorganic growth is like adding branches to a tree instead of letting it grow naturally.