Essays about: "merger and acquisition success"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 essays containing the words merger and acquisition success.

  1. 16. The Mismanagement of Mergers and Acquisitions

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Rachida Aggoud; Eglantine Bourgeois; [2012]
    Keywords : Mergers and Acquisitions; Failure; Culture; Synergy; Leadership; Political Issues;

    Abstract : In today’s business world, it appears to be impossible for companies to survive without expanding through deals that result in mergers and acquisitions. Mergers and acquisitions represent a favourable medium of growth. However, studies indicate a high rate of failure in these operations. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Consequences of Post-Merger & Acquisition Performance in Listed and Non-Listed Companies in Sweden : a Case Study for AstraZeneca AB, Cybercom Group AB, Grant Thornton Sweden AB and PayEx

    University essay from Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Emmanuel Kwaasi Adjei; Kelvin Ubabuko; [2011]
    Keywords : Post-Merger and Acquisition Performance; Synergy Rationales; Return on Equity; Return on Capital Employed; Gotland;

    Abstract : Empirical research findings on the consequences of post-M&A performance have generated several result, although most of which are inconsistent. The relation of such post-M&A performances to non-listed and listed companies can be relative especially when considering the companies economic and financial structure and other prevailing factors associated to the host country. READ MORE

  4. 18. The influence of national culture on cross-border M&A

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Marc Laneve; Thomas Stüllein; [2010]
    Keywords : merger; acquisition; national culture; cross-border; M A; culture; clash; post-merger integration; culture integration; cultural leadership; Daimler; Chrysler; Pharmacia; Upjohn; Volvo; Renault; 7th wave; M A wave;

    Abstract : In theory, the phrase "mergers and acquisitions" (abbreviated M&A) refers to buying, selling and combining different companies in order to gain improved financial performance, create a global presence, and face the global competitive market. Nevertheless, many researches have underlined the high rate of failure among M&A, and the difficulty to achieve expected results and synergies. READ MORE

  5. 19. Mergers & Acquisitions, the quest for the missing piece : Exploring customer relationship development in M&As

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Mauritz Börjeson; Andreas Pettersson; [2010]
    Keywords : M A; merger; acquisition; customer relationship;

    Abstract : The thesis put contemporary M&A practices and M&A research into context and in so doing identifies challanges in the value creating process. Looking closer at how the relationship development is treated in the M&A process the study sheds further light on how practitioners work and could work to increase the chances of success in M&As in the future. READ MORE

  6. 20. The importance and the influence of the corporate culture in a merger and acquisition context

    University essay from Handelshögskolan BBS

    Author : Hanane Makhlouk; Olena Shevchuk; [2008]
    Keywords : Corporate culture; Mergers and Acquisitions; Cultural leadership;

    Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are one of the fastest strategic options that companies choose to face the global competitive market. However, previous researches have highlighted the high rate of failure among M&A. READ MORE