Which of the following situations are acquisitions?

This is true. An acquisition is a process of a stronger company taking over a weaker one. In this case the fund simply buys the startup so it can be split up and further be sold. There is no intention to form a partnership in this scenario.

This is true. An acquisition is a process of a stronger company taking over a weaker one. In this case Siemens does not want to form a true partnership with the manufacturer but wants to sell major parts of the firm.

This is true. An acquisition is a process of a stronger company taking over a weaker one. In this case BMW does not want to partner up with the supplier but only wants the company’s patents.