Determinants of acquisition completion : a relational perspective

Author

Aguilera, Ruth V.

Dencker, John C.

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Empresa

Publication date

2012

Abstract

The strategic literature on relatedness in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) is extensive, yet we know little about whether or how relatedness has an influence on the announcement to completion stage of the M&A process. Drawing on research on intra-industry competition and relational capabilities, we seek to shed light on the relatedness debate by examining the strategic forces that affect the completion of an announced related M&A, accounting for financial and organizational factors. We also explore additional strategic forces that might amplify or attenuate the negative effect of relatedness on deal completion. We test and find support for our hypotheses using longitudinal data from a sample of the largest M&A announcements in the world from 1991 to 2001.

Document Type

Working paper

Language

English

Subjects and keywords

Consolidació d'empreses

Publisher

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Departament d'Economia de l'Empresa

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Rights

open access

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