performance measures. We argue that mergers and acquisitions are distinct strategies, because of the unique regulatory structure … extant theories of synergy or agency. We present a modified synergy story and illustrate that, while related acquisitions … create value and non-related acquisitions destroy value, both related and unrelated mergers create value. Copyright Springer …

We examine the valuation of synergies and control in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Central and Eastern European … from the Thomson Reuters database. Worldwide the market of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is increasing, reaching in 2016 a … value of control and synergy in M&A deals. We suggest further directions for analysis in the field of M&A value creation …