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  1. 1. Innovation and M&A: a study examining innovative capabilities post-acquisition

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jimmie Karlén; Martin Rosander; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Merger and Acquisition; Innovative capabilities; M A; Innovation; Integration; Innovation audit; Motives for M A;

    Abstract : This study examines the impact of Mergers and Acquisitions on the innovative capabilities of firms. Given how trillions of dollars are invested in acquisitions every year, yet the failure rate of M&As remain at 70-90 percent, the topic is important to analyse. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Effect of Accounting Standards on Business Acquisitions : An analysis of the Swedish acquisition market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Maxx Hillman; Linus Sjösten; [2022]
    Keywords : Accounting standards; agency theory; amortization; business acquisitions; goodwill; IFRS; K3; local GAAP; synergies; Swedish GAAP; resource-based view; value added;

    Abstract : The topic of business acquisitions has been much debated in 2022, largely due to Microsoft’s record-breaking acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Historically, business acquisitions and their corresponding goodwill values have been a thoroughly examined and debated subject between scholars and regulators due to the complexity and ambiguity of goodwill. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mergers and Acquisitions - Motives, Success factors, Due diligence & the Integration phase : A qualitative study concucted on three listed Swedish companies

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

    Author : Olle Jansson; Victor Ericsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; due diligence; integration; integration strategy; M A process;

    Abstract : Background: In year 2021 M&A deals accounted for 5.1 trillion US dollars which crushed the last record of 4.1 trillion US dollars. The strategy of creating shareholder value by acquiring, merging or through other restructuring activities is accelerating at an increasing pace. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Interacting with Foreign Industrial Clusters - A Case Study of Swedish Companies in Japanese Clusters

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : August Asplund; Oscar Walde; [2021]
    Keywords : Industry Cluster; Cluster Strategy; Interaction Strategy; Tap into; Sweden; Japan; Internationalisation; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Clusters, agglomerations of companies in related industries, are a phenomenon which have been widely accepted to increase the productivity of its constituent companies. Many scholars hold the view that companies should utilise these favourable conditions and interact with clusters. READ MORE