Acquirers’ performance in- and off-merger waves - A study of the Nordic countries
(2018) BUSN79 20181Department of Business Administration
- Abstract
- Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to examine and compare the Nordic acquirers’ merger and acquisitions performance in two different
market settings, defined as: in- and off-merger wave. Furthermore, the authors intend to examine and compare which transaction- and company specific characteristics perform better in both periods.
Methodology:
This research is classified as quantitative research, which utilizes event study as the main method. In addition, cross-sectional regression is used to measure company specific drivers of abnormal returns.
Theoretical perspective:
Relevant merger and acquisition theory in combination with relevant previous research are used to enhance the depth of the analysis.
Empirical... (More) - Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to examine and compare the Nordic acquirers’ merger and acquisitions performance in two different
market settings, defined as: in- and off-merger wave. Furthermore, the authors intend to examine and compare which transaction- and company specific characteristics perform better in both periods.
Methodology:
This research is classified as quantitative research, which utilizes event study as the main method. In addition, cross-sectional regression is used to measure company specific drivers of abnormal returns.
Theoretical perspective:
Relevant merger and acquisition theory in combination with relevant previous research are used to enhance the depth of the analysis.
Empirical Foundation:
Mergers and acquisitions done by Nordic acquirers in 2001-2002 and 2009-2013 were identified as off-merger wave period. In addition, mergers and acquisitions done by Nordic acquirers during
2003-2007 were identified as in-merger wave period.
Conclusion:
Nordic companies engaging in acquisitions outside a merger wave created approximately 1,18% more abnormal returns on average than companies which acquired inside a merger wave. In addition,equity deals in both in- and off-merger wave was found to generate the most value over other payment methods. Thus, if one were to maximize the value of the acquisitions, it can be argued to be the
most value adding to acquire outside a merger wave and finance the deal with equity. The research also found that equity may not be a
signal of under- or overvaluation. (Less)
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- author
- Eskelinen, Tuomas LU and Söron, Philip LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- BUSN79 20181
- year
- 2018
- type
- H1 - Master's Degree (One Year)
- subject
- keywords
- Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), In-merger Wave, Off-merger Wave, Cumulative Abnormal Returns (CAR), Event Study, Value Creation.
- language
- English
- id
- 8955309
- date added to LUP
- 2018-08-03 16:03:00
- date last changed
- 2018-08-03 16:03:00
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abstract = {{Purpose:
The purpose of this research is to examine and compare the Nordic acquirers’ merger and acquisitions performance in two different
market settings, defined as: in- and off-merger wave. Furthermore, the authors intend to examine and compare which transaction- and company specific characteristics perform better in both periods.
Methodology:
This research is classified as quantitative research, which utilizes event study as the main method. In addition, cross-sectional regression is used to measure company specific drivers of abnormal returns.
Theoretical perspective:
Relevant merger and acquisition theory in combination with relevant previous research are used to enhance the depth of the analysis.
Empirical Foundation:
Mergers and acquisitions done by Nordic acquirers in 2001-2002 and 2009-2013 were identified as off-merger wave period. In addition, mergers and acquisitions done by Nordic acquirers during
2003-2007 were identified as in-merger wave period.
Conclusion:
Nordic companies engaging in acquisitions outside a merger wave created approximately 1,18% more abnormal returns on average than companies which acquired inside a merger wave. In addition,equity deals in both in- and off-merger wave was found to generate the most value over other payment methods. Thus, if one were to maximize the value of the acquisitions, it can be argued to be the
most value adding to acquire outside a merger wave and finance the deal with equity. The research also found that equity may not be a
signal of under- or overvaluation.}},
author = {{Eskelinen, Tuomas and Söron, Philip}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Acquirers’ performance in- and off-merger waves - A study of the Nordic countries}},
year = {{2018}},
}