AN ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN BOOM AND BUST PERIODS (CASESTUDY: UNITED KINGDOM)

Previous studies have confirmed significant positive returns to shareholders of target firm. Varied results have been reported for acquirers (positive, negative and zero returns). Several variables such as method of payment, type of acquisition (conglomerate and non-conglomerate mergers), managers&#...

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Main Author: Osagiede, Chukwuka Kingsley
Format: Dissertation (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2006
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/20788/