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1. The post-acquisition process: A broad perspective on the integration process of newly acquired subsidiaries - A case study of the Swedish car company Bilia AB
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : During the recent decades, it has become evident that the post-acquisition process is pivotal for ensuring high levels of acquisition performance. This process, along with its main component, the integration process, is a complex matter to say the least. 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. From Captivity to Emancipation. A case study of the effects on the acquired firm’s strategic core competence from different post-acquisition integration approaches
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : II Abstract The phenomenon of emerging market firms acquiring Western firms is an ever-increasing one in the World economy of today, often stemming from a desire to acquire knowledge, expertise, and technology, in order to spur the global competitiveness. Compared to Western firms however, which focus on synergy realization, emerging market firms seem to apply a somewhat different approach to the imperative post-acquisition phase. READ MORE
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4. Do the Customers Matter in Mergers and Acquisitions?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between post merger financial performance and customer reactions on M&As, as well as how the issues of strategic relationships, integration, marketing, and human resources influence these customer reactions. Method: One of the main reasons why M&A research lacks so much of customer reactions is that the methodological mainstream of M&A research in finance, economics, and strategy areas consist of quantitative surveys based on existing stock market and accounting data, which do not include more detailed customer, employee, and process data. READ MORE
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5. Barriers and Enablers to Organizational Integration in Cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : One way to achieve economies of scale and scope, and other potential advantages of firm size, is through mergers and acquisitions (M&As). Being spectacular business events, and very frequent in the eco-system of firms, it has attracted much interest from both researchers and practitioners. READ MORE
