This paper presents a broad retrospective evaluation of mergers and merger decisions in the digital sector. We first … theories of harm in major merger cases in the past few years. We then analyse the characteristics of almost 300 acquisitions … important merger cases, Facebook/Instagram and Google/Waze, providing a systematic assessment of the theories of harm considered …

This paper presents a broad retrospective evaluation of mergers and merger decisions in the digital sector. We first … theories of harm in major merger cases in the past few years. We then analyse the characteristics of almost 300 acquisitions … important merger cases, Facebook/Instagram and Google/Waze, providing a systematic assessment of the theories of harm considered …

means of mergers is puzzling. Why would normally conservative law firms embark on a merger strategy which appears to … with respect to international mergers. It finds that the impact of a strategic decision, such as a merger, by a first … defensive actions, such as mergers, by competitor firms. Thus, which firms engage in merger activity in a given market is an …