Essays about: "literature review on merger and acquisitions"

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  1. 1. COVID-19's Impact on the European M&A Environment: A study about acquirers' short-term performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Davidsson; Kristoffer Brandt; [2021]
    Keywords : Abnormal Returns; Cumulative Abnormal Returns CARs ; COVID-19; Merger and Acquisitions M As ; bidders acquirers; targets.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to examine how the short-term performance of European acquirers, following M&A announcements, has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, this study also aims to examine how diversifying M&As have been affected, and whether acquirers’ firm value demonstrated a positive relationship with CARs during the pandemic. READ MORE

  3. 2. Lesson learned? : The utilization of learning in cross-border M&A integration

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Filip Forslund; Jesper Sommar; [2018]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions; deliberate learning; post-merger integration; previous experience; cross-border; cross-border M A;

    Abstract : Our purpose is to understand how learnings are drawn from previous experiences of cross-border acquisition integration, to later be utilized for integration of subsequent acquisitions. Elaborately, we intend to empirically study how learnings from previous endeavors are captured and built upon. READ MORE

  4. 3. Drivers and Performance Factors of Mergers and Acquisitions : A Case Study at Deutsche Post DHL

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Idris Qaderi; Ali Bouzeid; [2017]
    Keywords : M A; Mergers; Acquisitions; Drivers; Performance factors; Företagsförvärv; företagsfusioner; företagsuppköp; motiv; framgångsfaktorer;

    Abstract : This thesis explores and evaluates the drivers and performance factors of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity at Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL). Furthermore, the “success paradox” related to M&A found in theory is addressed by analyzing how well it rhymes with the activity and performance of M&As at DPDHL. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. The Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Research and Development in Technology Firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mikael Ahlstedt; Jonathan Fransson; [2013-07-16]
    Keywords : R D; M A; product development; PD; synergies;

    Abstract : The frequency and economic value of cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) has grown significantly during the last decades. In the same time, research and development (R&D) capability has been increasingly important for firms’ success. READ MORE