Essays about: "implications of mergers and acquisition"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 17 essays containing the words implications of mergers and acquisition.
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6. Shark Repellents : Predicting the Takeover-Likelihood by Means of Pre-emptive Anti-Takeover Provisions & Key Performance Indicators
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : This study is concerned with public companies (listed on the stock exchange) which are threatened by an unwanted takeover-attempt. Particularly, the investigation is centered around opportunities for such companies to defend themselves against hostile takeovers. READ MORE
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7. The implications of Socially Responsible Investments - Taking on the perspective of M&As
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : There is an increased interest not only in sustainability but also in becoming socially responsible due to greater awareness as well as pressure from stakeholders. Contradictive results are found on whether Socially Responsible Investments (SRIs) in the area of funds are outperforming conventional funds. READ MORE
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8. A Two-tale Test of IFRS 3's Implications on Swedish Mergers and Acquisitions - Has the transition to an indefinite life of Goodwill changed managers acquisition behavior and the acquisition performance?
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : In this thesis we aim to answer two questions: (i) has the implementation of IFRS 3 changed manager's acquisition behavior; (ii) and does it have an impact on acquisition performance? The implementation of IFRS 3 in 2004 materially changed the way acquisitions are accounted for and reviewed. Advocators argue for increased transparency and accountability for M&As subsequent performance, while others fear increased managerial discretion. READ MORE
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9. 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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10. The process of knowledge transfer in mergers and acquisitions : A single-case study of a Swedish manufacturing organization
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakultetenAbstract : Background: Mergers and acquisitions (hereinafter referred to as M&As) are increasing in their importance and they have become a commonly applied strategic option for organizations. A major reason for an acquisition is often the objective of gaining new knowledge from the acquired company and then transferring that knowledge among other parts within the acquiring organization. READ MORE
