Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring
Research has shown that mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are an effective means of entry into high-growth markets, generating cash in the short run, and gaining advantages over the competitors without expanding production capacity. Furthermore, M&As are efficient methods of acquisition of expertise, new technology, products, brands, and skilled employees. Moreover, M&As reduce risks and assist internal product and process innovation (Brock 2005).
To set the foundation for the subsequent discussions of M&A, in this chapter, we will define terminologies of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, discuss motives for M&As, identify risks associated with cross-border M&As, discuss ...
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