Pre-merger acquisition capabilities: A study of two successful serial acquirers

The aim of this paper is to provide new insights into the pre-merger phase M&A. It examines capabilities serial acquirers, that is, expertise and routines. This done by conducting a study two successful acquirers. identifies describes what elements routines consist how they are related, explaining both needed for phase. Moreover, it consolidates present knowledge on in adds empirical theoretical insights. result capability typology showing fine-grained manner which important. Arguably, provides holistic view acquisition acquirers