merg·er 
/ˈmɚʤɚ/ noun
plural merg·ers /ˈmɚʤɚ/ noun [count] : the act or process of combining two or more businesses into one business
▪ The law firm announced its $50 million merger with one of its competitors. ▪ If the proposed merger of the two oil companies goes through, it would be bad for the economy.
▪ The law firm announced its $50 million merger with one of its competitors. ▪ If the proposed merger of the two oil companies goes through, it would be bad for the economy.
