. This paper examines the effect of corporate mergers and acquisitions (M & A) on shareholder value. A discussion on …

Theoretical Framework of Information Technology in Alliances and Mergers, describes the central themes of this dissertation … corporate alliances and mergers. This is followed by a theoretical essay, entitled Propositions on the Value of Flexible IT … derive particularly from collaborative corporate alliances or deeply integrative mergers. …

In the first chapter of this dissertation, entitled “Signaling and Value Creation in Mergers,” I analyze the acquirers … withdrawal. These results suggest that the initial negative stock price reaction in stock mergers is due to a signaling effect …, but that the mergers themselves are positive NPV investments for the acquirers’ shareholders. Analysis of the acquirers …

aspects of mergers and acquisitions that cause financial synergies are therefore important for the assessment of unilateral …

This paper examines the relationship between UK accounting firm mergers and increases in profit margins enjoyed by … profit margins. The results confirm Cowling’s hypothesis that mergers lead to increases in profits. This paper complements …

needed to exploit them effectively may be unknown. Early entry into these scope-expanding activities may have learning … not be too competitive, and could point to a benefit of merging insofar as mergers reduce competition and deepen the banks …

2004. My results provide support for disturbance theory of mergers, size hypothesis, and inefficient management hypothesis … electricity industry has spawned a new wave of mergers, both raising questions and providing opportunities to examine these … mergers. Third chapter of my dissertation investigates the drivers of electric utility mergers consummated between 1992 and …