A study of cultural differences in cross-border Mergers.
The study investigates the impact of national cultural differences on post-acquisition integration processes. We examine the cross-border acquisition between Volvo and Samsung. Semi-structured interviews were conducted twice over an 11-year interval.
The local company can be private, public, or state-owned company. In the event of the merger or acquisition by foreign investors referred to as cross-border merger and acquisitions will result in the transfer of control and authority in operating the merged or acquired company(56).
Nevertheless, it is a remarkable fact of life that many cross-border acquisitions involve insufficient, ill- considered, and inconsequential integration efforts. Consider the acquisition of Firestone, an American company, by Japan’s Bridgestone in 1988.
Mergers and Acquisitions, Featured Case Study: JP Morgan Chase Sofya Frantslikh. suggests that the recent increase in cross-border mergers and acquisitions is mainly due to increase in the globalization (3). and acquisitions. Mergers and Acquisitions, Featured Case Study: JP Morgan Chase.
The purpose of this study was to determine the challenges of cross border mergers and acquisition at Tiger Brands Limited (HACO Industries Limited) and to establish strategies adopted to help cope with challenges of cross border mergers and acquisitions. This is a case study since the unit of analysis is one organisation.
This study investigates the way in which employees from acquiring and acquired firms experience cultural differences during post-acquisition integration. We examined Volvo Construction Equipment's acquisition of Samsung Heavy Industry's division of construction equipment.
From a legal point of view, a merger is a legal consolidation of two entities into one, whereas an acquisition occurs when one entity takes ownership of another entity's stock, equity interests or assets.
Successful integration in cross-border acquisitions: Case studies of family business groups in Thailand DISSERTATION of the University of St. Gallen Graduate School of Business Administration, Economics, Law and Social Sciences (HSG) to obtain the title of Doctor Oeconomiae submitted by Chernrerthai Sithikornkul from Thailand.
It examines merger incentives and efficiencies, in theory and in empirical findings. The author adeptly identifies the impediments facing cross-border mergers and acquisitions and focuses on pre-merger control laws and regulations, particularly those of the US, EU, and Middle East.
Management of Cross-Border Merger and Acquisition Activities: a Case Study in the United Kingdom and Iraqi Companies. Layth Zuhair Alsakafia, Rehab Hussein Jawadb, Zain Mohammed Saeed Al-Hamamic, aFaculty of Administration and Economics, University of Kufa, bCollage of Administration and Economics Babylon University, cFaculty of.
This article mainly focuses on a successful case of acquisition of Abbey by Banco Santander. Spanish Bank - Banco Santander acquires the UK bank Abbey National in November 2004 after a friendly takeover bid approved by the boards of both banks. The acquisition of Abbey is the largest cross-border operation in the history of European retail banking.
This article discusses the trend of cross border mergers and acquisitions and examines the factors that can help in actualizing successful deals as well as reasons for failure. The key theme in this article is that all stakeholders must do their due diligence before embarking on a cross border mergers and acquisitions.
The changes management becomes more vital in the case of merger and acquisitions as it does not affect one or few employees rather it has the widespread reach and effect. It is very important for the organisation going for mergers and acquisition to understand the importance of managing changes and plan suitably to have a smooth changes management.
