What's the difference between a stock deal and an asset deal, and which does the buyer typically prefer?

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Stock deal: the acquirer buys all the equity of the target (the legal entity continues unchanged). The acquirer inherits all assets, liabilities (including contingent), and the target's tax basis.

What's the difference between a stock deal and an asset deal, and which does the buyer typically prefer?

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