Essays about: "factors of Merger and acquisition"

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  1. 16. The influence of industry concentration on Merger & Acquisition decisions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Andrea Utz; [2016]
    Keywords : industry concentration; M A; profitability; corporate governance;

    Abstract : While previous research has primarily focused on post-Merger & Acquisition (M&A) effects, influential factors, which trigger cross-border M&A transactions and whether the level of industry concentration play a key role in making the decision, have been largely neglected in research. This study aims to close this gap in research and investigates the influence of industry concentration on cross-border M&A decisions, including effects of profitability and corporate governance. READ MORE

  3. 17. Merger Failure within the Integration Process & the Contributing Extent of Human Resources

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Heiða Kristín Másdóttir; Maja Spoljarik; [2016]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Human Recourses; Success Failure; Integration process; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the role of the Human Resource (HR) departments in the success or failure of the Merger or Acquisition (M&A) process. Through M&As, companies aim to gain strategic advantages by obtaining another company’s core competences, buying their biggest competitor or building a stronger organization by merging with another. READ MORE

  4. 18. Mergers and Acquisitions in Up- and Down-Markets - An event study analysis of the impact of the market valuation on mergers and acquisitions and their future operating performance

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Michael Bose; [2015]
    Keywords : Merger; Acquisition; Event study; Market state;

    Abstract : In this paper I conduct an event study to examine a sample of 394 US mergers and acquisitions during the period 1997-2013. The aim of this research is to add to the empirical literature that studies acquisition strategies. READ MORE

  5. 19. Backsourcing – a case study of a middle size manufacturing company taking an outsourced function back in-house

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tinh Hoang; Angelika Hartner; [2014]
    Keywords : outsourcing; backsourcing; sourcing strategy;

    Abstract : For a long time, companies have been using outsourcing as main strategy to overcome obstacles and gain competitive advantage. The reasons for doing so are many, including the possibility of cutting cost, sharing risk and focusing on the core competences. READ MORE

  6. 20. Understanding Customer-related Issues in Mergers & Acquisitions An exploratory case study

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Gunita Aivare; [2014]
    Keywords : Mergers Acquisitions; Customers in M A; Successful M A outcome; Post-merger integration;

    Abstract : Value creation for the entity is one of the main reasons for companies to engage in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A). Although customers play a crucial role in creating value for a company by generating revenue, these stakeholders are rarely discussed in M&A research. READ MORE