Strategic Deals in Emerging Capital Markets : Are There Efficiency Gains for Firms in BRIC Countries?

Part I: Strategic Deals and Value Creation: The Lessons from Previous Research -- M&As Trends in Emerging Capital Markets -- How M&A Deals Influence Corporate Performance in Developed and Emerging Capital Markets: A Review of Empirical Results in the Literature -- Determinants of Cross-Border M&As and Shareholder Wealth Effects in a Globalized World -- Meta-analysis of M&As Studies in Emerging Markets -- Part II: Strategic Deals and Value Effects: New Empirical Evidence -- Post-acquisition Value Effects of M&A Deals: A Comparative Analysis in Developed and Emerging Capital Markets -- What Drives the Control Premium? Evidence from BRIC Countries -- Success Factors in M&As of Knowledge-Intensive Firms in Brazil: Evidence from Consulting Engineering Companies -- Domestic M&As in Russia: Performance and Success Factors -- Part III: Diversification Strategies via M&As: New Evidence from BRIC -- Corporate Diversification-Performance Puzzle in BRIC -- Corporate International Diversification and Performance: An Economic Profit Viewpoint—Evidence from BRIC Companies -- Conclusion: M&As in Emerging Markets—The Lessons Learned.