This paper has three objectives: (1) To introduce a theoretical solution to the issue of non-additivity between assets in place, relying on an accounting-based valuation approach; (2) To explain how such an approach can be implemented empirically by measuring synergies between assets; (3) To...

Die Bilanzierung von im Zuge von Unternehmenszusammenschlüssen auftretenden Kaufpreisdifferenzen gehört seit geraumer Zeit zu den umstrittensten Problem-bereichen der internationalen Rechnungslegung. Jüngere empirische Studien kom-men zu dem Schluss, dass es sich bei solchen, üblicherweise...

We study the effect of new product introduction on firm value. Using a unique sample on mobile phone handset introduction by 16 major handset manufacturers over 10 years, we distinguish between imitative product introduction and truly innovative product introduction. We find that while most...