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  1. 1. The Impact of M&A Deals on Stock Performance : An empirical comparison between single and multiple acquirers on the Swedish market

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Emil Jönsson; Alfred Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Mergers Acquisitons; M A; Value-at-Risk; VaR; Value-of-Return; VoR.;

    Abstract : This study presents a rigorous exploration of the effects of single versus multiple M&A deals on the performance of acquiring firms. A pooled ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis was employed to examine our key performance indicators: Value at Risk (VaR), Value of Return (VoR), and Returns across year, month, and week time frames. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Economic Impacts of M&A Announcements of Non-Software Acquiring firms & Software Target firms : An Event Study Approach

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Vincent Lam; [2019]
    Keywords : Economic Impact; Event Study; Market Efficiency; M A Announcement; Prospect Theory;

    Abstract : Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are two types of corporate takeover strategy, that is widely used for strengthening and maintaining a firm competitive advantage in both domestic and global markets. Where the common motives behind M&A, is to achieve business expansion through synergy, or to acquire an existing external technology/product outside of a firm's own operational territory. READ MORE

  4. 3. Non-financial risk assesment in mergers, acquistions and investments. Identifying sources of business risk in the ICT industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Erik Allenström; Fredrik Njurell; [2010-04-19T13:08:43Z]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The number of company mergers and acquisition activities has increased dramatically the last two decades. The reasons for conducting these activities are many and the uncertainties of their results are high. READ MORE

  5. 4. Acquisition strategy : A case study within family businesses

    University essay from IHH, EMM (Entrepreneurskap, Marknadsföring, Management)

    Author : Erik Brandt; Patrik Kull; Jonas Björkdahl; [2007]
    Keywords : Acquisitions; Family business; Culture; Growth Strategy; Företagsförvärv; Familjeföretag; Kultur; Tillväxtstrategi;

    Abstract : Dagens ekonomiska klimat är kantat av möjligheterna och hoten från globalisering, ökad konkurrens och en alltjämt ökande takt, och ända sedan 1800-talet så har sammanslagningar och förvärv varit ett viktigt sätt för företag att konkurrera. Sammanslagningar och förvärv är aktiviteter som oftast styrs av begäret att uppnå synergi effekter, marknadsandelar, konkurrensfördelar och skalfördelar. READ MORE

  6. 5. Strategic alliances in the dairy industry : with special reference to Arla Foods

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Sofia Hedberg; [2004]
    Keywords : co-operatives; cooperatives; dairy industry; strategic alliances; acquisitions; mergers; joint ventures; Arla Foods; Campina; Danone; Friesland Coberco; Resource-Based Theory;

    Abstract : European dairy firms face intensified competition and continuously new challenges raised by a more dynamic business environment. Many important market players affect the dairy business environment; retailers are subject to structural changes as they are internationalizing and consolidating, food service is a fast growing sector, consumer demand is shifting and changes in the agricultural policy will influence future strategies. READ MORE