This study investigates characteristics that affect the relationship between firms' positions in a network of collaborative ties with other firms and their performance. Firms located in similarly structured networks rich in structural holes may obtain different performance results depending on...

In this paper, we examine the relationship between structural holes in a firm's ego network and firm performance. We argue that the firms need two types of information - about new business opportunities and partner cooperativeness - to pursue, respectively, two types of self-reinforcing...

Grundlagen von M&A und Beratungsdienstleistungen Der M&A-Prozess Strukturierung der Zusammenarbeit mit M&A-Beratern und deren Funktionen im M&A-Prozess Erfolgsuntersuchung von M&A-Beratungsdienstleistungen

This paper examines the determinants of the choice of financial advisors and their impact on the announcement effects of US acquirers in cross-border M&As. Two hypotheses are tested: one pertains to the acquiring firms' home preference in selecting financial advisors, and the other relates to...

Using a sample of U.S. mergers and acquisitions, this study evaluates how banking relationships influence acquirers' choice of financial advisors. Specifically, it examines: i) acquirers' previous relationships with advisors in various financial activities: M&A advisories, equity issuings and...