Publication date: 11.06.2024
Association of enterprises
In today's world, companies often join forces to achieve common economic goals, increase competitiveness, expand sales markets, and use resources effectively. Business leaders seek benefits from the merger, such as cost reduction, increased innovation potential, and improved access to new technologies and knowledge. Business mergers are beneficial in many areas, including industry, finance, technology, scientific research, and many others.
1. Concept of unification of enterprises
Association of enterprises is a form of organization of economic activity, which involves cooperation between different legal entities to achieve common goals. According to the Economic Code of Ukraine, associations of enterprises can have different organizational and legal forms, including:
• Associations
• Corporations
• Consortia
• Concerns
2. Association
An association is an association of enterprises created for the coordination of economic activity, representation and protection of common interests. Associations do not interfere in the production activities of their members. Well-known associations in the world include the Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ACEA) and the American Bankers Association (ABA). The main purpose of creating associations is to ensure effective cooperation, exchange of information and experience, lobbying of the interests of participants at the state and international levels.
3. Corporation
A corporation is an association of enterprises, which provides for the creation of a single management body and centralized management of the activities of the participants.Corporations differ from associations by a deeper level of integration and control. Well-known corporations in the world include Apple, Microsoft, Toyota, which are engaged in various activities from technology and automotive to consumer goods.
4. Consortium
A consortium is a temporary association of enterprises to implement a specific project or achieve a specific goal. Consortia differ from associations and corporations in their temporary nature and focus on a specific project. Notable consortia include Airbus, which brings together European aircraft manufacturing companies to produce aircraft. Consortia often achieve significant results in joint projects through the cooperation of resources and knowledge.
5. Concern
A concern is an association of enterprises of various industries, which functions as a single economic organism under centralized management. Concerns differ from other forms of associations by deep integration, which includes financial, production and management control. Well-known concerns include Siemens, which deals in electronics, energy and automation. Concerns ensure a high level of coordination and efficiency thanks to centralized management.
6. Procedure for withdrawal of a participant from the association of enterprises
A member of an association of enterprises may leave it by decision of the general meeting or in accordance with the conditions stipulated by the association's statutory documents. The exit procedure involves submitting a written application and observing the established deadline for notifying other participants. Property issues are resolved in accordance with the statute and current legislation.
7.Grounds and procedure for terminating the merger of enterprises
Termination of the association of enterprises may be by decision of the general meeting of participants or on the basis of a court decision. The termination procedure provides for liquidation measures, settlements with creditors and distribution of residual property among participants. All procedures must comply with the requirements of the current legislation and statutory documents of the association.
Conclusion
The merger of enterprises is an effective tool for achieving economic goals, increasing competitiveness and expanding sales markets. Different forms of associations, such as associations, corporations, consortia and concerns, allow businesses to collaborate effectively, pool resources and achieve significant results.
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