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1. 1. Do smart managers make better acquisitions? An empirical study on the effect of managerial characteristics on Swedish mergers and acquisitions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Janina Aarts; Johan Wiklund; [2015]
   Keywords : managerial characteristics; M A; acquisitiveness; event study; premium;

   Abstract : Recent studies have found that the characteristics of managers influence various corporate outcomes. This study examines the effect of two managerial characteristics; cognitive ability (intelligence) and leadership aptitude on mergers and acquisitions. READ MORE