This paper explains why consolidation acquisitions occur in waves and it predicts the differing role each firm is … initial acquisition triggers a wave of follow-on acquisitions, where the process of asset accumulation by the consolidator is … accelerated since the value of follow-on acquisitions is enhanced by the more concentrated industry structure. An initial …

the task of valuing acquisitions. Too often, managers rely on flawed valuation models or their intuition and experience … when making risky investment decisions, exposing their companies to potentially costly pitfalls. Playing at Acquisitions … theory and featuring numerous real-world case studies, Playing at Acquisitions will enhance the ability of CEOs and their …

-- CHAPTER 3. PLAYING AT SERIAL ACQUISITIONS: THE CASE OF VODAFONE -- PART II. LEARNING TO ADAPT TO UNCERTAINTY -- CHAPTER 4 … of valuing acquisitions. Too often, managers rely on flawed valuation models or their intuition and experience when … making risky investment decisions, exposing their companies to potentially costly pitfalls. Playing at Acquisitions provides …