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  1. 1. Delving into the acquisitive nature of distressed firms

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Saiyara Naoshin Meem; Mykola Shylin; [2022]
    Keywords : Financial Distress; Distressed Acquisitions; Diversification; Distressed Acquirers; Diversifying Acquisitions; Cross-border; Cross-Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Chinese M&A Activities in Germany: An exploratory study on an under-researched phenomenon

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Hanqing Jasmine He; Carolin Baumgartner; [2018]
    Keywords : M A; China; Germany; Acquisition Rationale; Post-acquisition Integration;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. Synergy Valuation in Industrial Software Acquisitions

    University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

    Author : Christoffer Marin; ERIK TRETOW; [2018]
    Keywords : Synergy Valuation; Industrial Software M A; Industrial Software Synergies; Synergiv¨ardering; M A inom industriell mjukvara; Synergier inom industriell mjukvara;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Supporting product development with a tangible platform for simulating user scenarios

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Ryan Ruvald; [2017]
    Keywords : Experiential Prototyping; Empathic Design; Data-Driven Design; Knowledge Sharing; Autonomy; Augmented Reality;

    Abstract : 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