1. A combination of two or more companies into one where only the acquiring company retains its identity is referred to as a(n)________________ . 2. A consolidation is when two or more companies...

1. A combination of two or more companies into one where only the acquiring company retains its identity is referred to as a(n)________________ .

2. A consolidation is when two or more companies combine to form a(n) __________________company.

3. A(n)_______________ company owns common stock of other companies.

4. A(n)__________________ business combination is when two companies in a similar business combine.