Moreover, we find that there is no positive impact on target firms' profitability in the case of both within-group in …-in acquisitions, parent firms may be trying to quickly restructure acquired firms even at the cost of deteriorating profitability … acquisition target based on its productivity level, profitability and other characteristics and whether the performance of …

cost efficiency and productivity, profitability, non-performing assets and technology use. The authors use specific … Consolidation -- Chapter 4: Concentration and Competition -- Chapter 5: Cost Efficiency and Productivity -- Chapter 6: Profitability …

We explore how changes in ownership and managerial control affect the productivity and profitability of producers … gains in capacity utilization that raised both their productivity and profitability levels, consistent with acquiring owner …