They say fools of venture where angels fear to tread . Up until now , there's been no precedent for a successful technology merger of the size of the HP and Compaq merger. The most quoted failure is the merger of computer vendors Burroughs and Sperry. In 1986 these two merged their dissimilar operations and very different corporate cultures. Unisys, the resulting company, briefly held second pl...

As globalization processes, an increasing number of companies use mergers and acquisitions as a tool to achieve company growth in the international business world. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate the process of an international M&A and analyze the factors leading to success. The research started with reviewing different academic theory. The important aspects in both pre-M&A phase a...

During the last decade, Nigeria has witnessed significant growth in corporate mergers and acquisitions. Reasons behind mergers and acquisitions are to syntheses and enhance the corporate tenacity (synergy). In the existing study, an attempt has been on the study of the impact of mergers and acquisitions on the shareholders wealth. The study specifically on companies which have undergone merger ...

The challenging market condition for insurance carriers has become intense so that insurance companies look for all the feasible options for survival including consolidation with other insurance carriers, agent and broker networks and even non-insurance financial institutions. Using event study methodology, our study investigates whether the mergers and acquisitions of US insurers create value ...

The operating environment for commercial banks in Kenya has become very dynamic and highly competitive. witnessed cases of bank failure poor financial performance have made develop strategies to improve their performance, remain competitive, meet the regulator's compliance requirements. Mergers Acquisitions Strategies are on rise as a strategy aimed alleviate ailing sector. In light this, purpo...

In the changing economic scenario, mergers and acquisitions are likely to emerge as an important strategy In the Indian corporate sector. Understanding the process of merger/acquisition therefore becomes important to ensure success of the strategy. This paper highlights the. managerial tasks involved for achieving higher levels of integration, which help In realising the unique managerial chall...