Essays about: "Merger acquisition case"

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1. 1. ESG performance, a driver for shareholder value creation? Evidence from mergers and acquisitions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sebastian Bergström Jonsson; Felicia Sandersnäs; [2022-06-30]
   Keywords : Environmental; social; Environmental; social; and governance ESG performance; Mergers and acquisitions M A ; Value creation; Stakeholder theory; Shareholder theory; Event study; Abnormal returns;

   Abstract : With an increasing demand for firms to become more sustainable, business managers are increasingly using merger and acquisition (M&A) investments as a tool to enhance both environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and corporate financial performance (CFP). This study aims to further understand the impact of ESG performance as a factor for creating shareholder value for the acquirers by 1) examining the impact of target firms' ESG performance on acquirer abnormal returns and 2) examining whether high ESG performing targets can help enhance the ESG performance of the acquirer. READ MORE

3. 2. Fit in or fit out? Exploring the pre-merger and acquisition phase through an acculturation lens

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Claudia Perera; Viktor Wejdelind; [2022]
   Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; M A process; organizational culture; acculturation modes; congruence; acculturation stress; social identity theory; case study; pre-deal planning;

   Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are not only becoming more common globally, but they are also increasing in size and value in Sweden. The pace of this trend has not even slowed down due to the eruption of the global pandemic, there is rather a tendency showing the opposite. READ MORE

4. 3. M&A acticity and the macroeconomic environment : A quantitative study on the impact of the macroeconomic environment on aggregate merger and acquisition activity in the US.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Filip Bramell; Alexander Östlund; [2022]
   Keywords : M A activity; Merger; Acquisition; Macroeconomic environment; M A waves; Neoclassical theory; Behavioral theory.;

   Abstract : Title: M&A activity and the macroeconomic environment - a quantitative study on the impact of the macroeconomic environment on aggregate merger and acquisition activity in the US Background: There is a lack of established theories on what drives M&A activity. A subject that has received much attention in literature but produced few compelling results. READ MORE

5. 4. Internal Market Orientation : A Remedy for Employees not Being Prioritized During a Merger and Acquisition?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Mattias Lönnberg; Erica Permert; [2022]
   Keywords : Internal Market Orientation; Mergers and Acquisitions; Employee Satisfaction; Employee Retention; Communication;

   Abstract : This case study has researched the internal market orientation (IMO) in relation to a merger and acquisition (M&A) situation. Research within these two areas has been done to a great extent on their own. However, the combination of the two has not been made previously. READ MORE

6. 5. How to achieve a successful acquisition? : A qualitative study exploring success factors

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Vera Attemark; Fanny Jonsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Merger and Acquisition; Management; Culture; Success Factors M A; Process M A; Motives M A; Due Diligence M A;

   Abstract : Companies use merger and acquisitions, M&A, as a strategic choice to boost the firm. But even though M&As are a common way to boost the company, the failure rate is 70-90%, indicating the need to explore success factors. READ MORE