What are the ways of equity merger and acquisition?

1. Buy assets in cash;

2. Buy stocks in cash;

3. Buy assets through stocks:

4. Exchange stocks with stocks;

5. Ways of converting creditor's rights into equity;

6. Indirect holding;

7. M&A with heavy debts;

8. Free transfer.

legal ground

Article 173 of the Company Law

When a company is merged, all parties to the merger shall sign a merger agreement and prepare a balance sheet and a list of assets. The company shall notify the creditors within 10 days from the date of making the merger resolution and make an announcement in the newspaper within 30 days. Creditors may, within 30 days from the date of receiving the notice, or within 45 days from the date of announcement if they have not received the notice, require the company to pay off their debts or provide corresponding guarantees.