Purpose–As a result of the impressive wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in recent
years, operations that were traditionally considered to be extraordinary have become …

Extending the period of the market exclusivity and responding properly to the recent
agglomeration of patent expiries are pivotal to the success of pharmaceutical companies …

We examine the performance of 160 pharmaceutical acquisitions from 1994 to 2001 and
find evidence that on average acquirers realize significant positive returns. These returns …

In a dynamic and competitive market such as the ornamental fish industry, organizations
need dynamic capabilities (DC) beyond routine capabilities to thrive. Although many studies …

The cultural element in M&As' integration process has been identified as one of the key
issues that may help explain the failure of many mergers and acquisitions. Yet what needs to …

In contrast to the conventional wisdom that security is governed exclusively by nation states
exercising political authority to generate public security goods, the European Union can also …

The payment choice of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) influences firm performance and
facilitates wealth transfer to shareholders and realises synergy through stakeholders' implicit …

This article explores the transformative nature of the life sciences in the context of
pharmaceutical mergers, acquisitions and strategic alliances. Drawing on interviews with …

Rapid technological change, growing technological complexity and shortening product life
cycles increasingly force companies to source technologies externally. One means of …

Purpose–This paper investigates how a firm's human resource capability can affect the
deployment and effectiveness of corporate mergers and acquisitions strategy …