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1. Currency and Valuation Effects on Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This thesis explores the impact of micro- and macroeconomic factors on cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) decisions, focusing on the influence of currency movements and firm valuations. Employing a quantitative approach, it examines foreign investors' attitudes towards economies with depreciating currencies, hypothesizing that firms in financially stronger countries are more likely to acquire firms in weaker economies. READ MORE
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2. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE
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3. Cross-border Merger and Acquisitions: “The impact of tonality and effective communication on performance for acquiring firms” A study of Swedish companies
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : The research examines the effect of tonality on cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) based on press release announcements. The impact of effective communication, tonality, and positive and negative words on the investor's behaviour and firm performance will be analysed to understand the impact on internal and external stakeholders. READ MORE
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4. Leadership and Employee Satisfaction in Cross-Border Mergers: A Comparison of Transformational and Transactional Styles
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, FöretagsekonomiAbstract : Mergers and acquisitions bring convenient solutions for organizations who are looking to broaden their scales. These activities are being pushed towards cross- border activities due to increased globalization. While strategic and financial perspectives are carefully evaluated before an M&A, the human factor is oftentimes neglected. READ MORE
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5. “You will not be successful if you tell a Brazilian: now you will need to become a German” A case study of to what extent a company’s corporate culture implementation strategies can assist in the integration process of a recently acquired company
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : When integrating a cross-border acquisition many features of the acquiring company will commonly be implemented into the acquired company, one being corporate culture. Historically it has been shown that differing organisational cultures could be detrimental to the success of the acquisition. READ MORE