Mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are imperative events in the life of any manager and corporation. Nevertheless, the irresistible confirmation from years of exploration is that most M&As fail to create value for the acquirer. This note focuses on the main processes used to evaluate the value. Valuation is an essential tool to understand whether or not a certain merger will add value to stockholders.
Hence, this note covers concepts such as: 1) Value creation through M&As. For whom do mergers create value? Learning objectives: This note allows for a comprehension of the economic and tactical concerns in acquisitions and mergers, with a focus on the key drivers of successful acquisition strategies.
PUBLICATION DATE: January 01, 2013 PRODUCT #: IMD651-HCB-ENG
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