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  1. 16. Sharing globally in a limited world : How sharecoms can internationalize by implementing M&As and/or strategic partnerships

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Karl von Wendel; Petter Nyström; [2021]
    Keywords : Internationalization; sharing economy; sharecoms; entry modes; mergers and acquisitions; strategic partnership; collaborative consumption; cross-border operations; foreign markets; platform;

    Abstract : During recent years the sharing economy has had an increased impact on the modern business climate, and the level of engagement among researchers has increased. The sharing economy is changing the way individuals perceive business and challenges traditional business models. READ MORE

  3. 17. Communicate to Motivate : A Study on Four Swedish Cross-border Acquirers

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Beatrice Dalquist; Stuart White; [2021]
    Keywords : Communication; Cross-border acquisition; Leadership; Me-issues; Post-acquisition integration; Resistance to change; Swedish acquirers; Kommunikation; Cross-border förvärv; Ledarskap; Me-issues; Post-acquisition integration; Resistans mot förändring; Svenska förvärvare;

    Abstract : Problem: Communication is critical but neglected and underestimated by leaders during PAI, which is furthermore considered a key reason for acquisition failure. In connection to this problem is the lack of case studies conducted on cross-border M&A. READ MORE

  4. 18. Failure Factors of M&A - A Literature Survey Between 2010 and 2020

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ida Bergström; Caroline Rucht; [2021]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A; failure; learning; experience; motives; behavior; communication; synergy; integration; strategy; relatedness; culture; industry; political; cross-border; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The high failure rate of M&As is still one of the main puzzles. The purpose of this research is to identify how concepts of failures changed after the global financial crisis and to see the main causes of such failures according to the research in the set time frame. READ MORE

  5. 19. Organizational culture and its implications on post-acquisition integration : A case study of a merger between two entrepreneurial firms

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Hanna Thorwid; Niklas Vinge; [2020]
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    Abstract : Abstract Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is an important economic phenomenon, utilized by companies to expand their market share and achieve rapid growth. However, studies imply that a majority of M&As fail to deliver anticipated value, which has led to a vast amount of research investigating why. READ MORE

  6. 20. The announcement effect of cross-border acquisitions by UK-firms in developed vs. developing countries: the moderating effect of cultural distance.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sander Ekelenkamp; [2020]
    Keywords : cross-border M A; announcement effect; developing markets; cultural distance;

    Abstract : This study examines the influence of host country economic development and cultural distance on the creation of firm value by UK-based firms through cross-border acquisitions, analyzing the announcement effect. To assess the announcement effect, the cumulative abnormal returns (CAR) of a seven-day trading window around the announcement date are used. READ MORE