Essays about: "Acquisition Rationale"
Found 4 essays containing the words Acquisition Rationale.
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1. Delving into the acquisitive nature of distressed firms
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : After observing cases of financially distressed firms engaging in diversifying acquisitions, the motivation for this thesis was found. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the role played by diversification through cross-border and/or cross-industry acquisition in change in financial distress of the acquirer. READ MORE
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2. Chinese M&A Activities in Germany: An exploratory study on an under-researched phenomenon
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : This exploratory thesis examines Chinese M&A activities in Germany since 2002 by incorporating findings from industry reports, empirical data, and a questionnaire filled out by AutoCo (anonymized) under a mixed methods approach. Typical German targets are active in the Manufacturing industry, have poor financial profiles, and obtain traits such as technology, access to international markets and complementary products that motivated Chinese investors to acquire. READ MORE
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3. Synergy Valuation in Industrial Software Acquisitions
University essay from KTH/Industriell ManagementAbstract : Engaging in M&A is a common corporate strategy and deals are often motivated by synergies, the concept that the value of the combined entities is greater than the sum of their standalone values. However, it is often difficult to capture synergistic value in reality and increasing the probability of a successful acquisition requires a thorough assessment of potential synergistic effects pre-acquisition. READ MORE
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4. Supporting product development with a tangible platform for simulating user scenarios
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknikAbstract : Motivation: Today’s sustainability challenges are increasingly being addressed by Product Service Systems to satisfy customers needs while lowering their overall environment impact. These systems are increasingly complex containing diverse artifacts and interactions. READ MORE