Marketing-Related Motives in Mergers & Acquisitions

Marketing-Related Motives in Mergers & Acquisitions

Author: Denise Dahlhoff

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-11-22

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 3663107361

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Prompted by an increasing number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), Denise Dahlhoff investigates the role of marketing-related motives in M&As in the U.S. food industry.


Effect of Food Industry Mergers and Acquisitions on Employment and Wages

Effect of Food Industry Mergers and Acquisitions on Employment and Wages

Author: Michael Ollinger

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13:

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Empirical analysis of mergers and acquisitions in eight important food industries suggests that workers in acquired plants realized modest increases in employment and wages relative to other workers. Results also show that mergers and acquisitions reduced the likelihood of plant closures while high relative labor costs encouraged plant shutdowns. These results differ from commonly held views that mergers and acquisitions lead to fewer jobs, wage cuts, and plant shutdowns.


Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings

Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings

Author: Patrick A. Gaughan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-11-27

Total Pages: 819

ISBN-13: 1119380731

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The essential M&A primer, updated with the latest research and statistics Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings provides a comprehensive look at the field's growth and development, and places M&As in realistic context amidst changing trends, legislation, and global perspectives. All-inclusive coverage merges expert discussion with extensive graphs, research, and case studies to show how M&As can be used successfully, how each form works, and how they are governed by the laws of major countries. Strategies and motives are carefully analyzed alongside legalities each step of the way, and specific techniques are dissected to provide deep insight into real-world operations. This new seventh edition has been revised to improve clarity and approachability, and features the latest research and data to provide the most accurate assessment of the current M&A landscape. Ancillary materials include PowerPoint slides, a sample syllabus, and a test bank to facilitate training and streamline comprehension. As the global economy slows, merger and acquisition activity is expected to increase. This book provides an M&A primer for business executives and financial managers seeking a deeper understanding of how corporate restructuring can work for their companies. Understand the many forms of M&As, and the laws that govern them Learn the offensive and defensive techniques used during hostile acquisitions Delve into the strategies and motives that inspire M&As Access the latest data, research, and case studies on private equity, ethics, corporate governance, and more From large megadeals to various forms of downsizing, a full range of restructuring practices are currently being used to revitalize and supercharge companies around the world. Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructurings is an essential resource for executives needing to quickly get up to date to plan their own company's next moves.