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Management article
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Reference no. SMR2826
Published by: MIT Sloan School of Management
Published in: "MIT Sloan Management Review", 1987
Length: 8 pages

Abstract

Some acquisitions work; some don''t. Even as the merger wave continues unabated, managers and commentators disagree about its value - both to shareholders and to the long-term health of the acquiring firms. These authors explore several myths that now dominate the debate over what makes for a successful acquisition. They argue that the acquisition process itself is a critical factor in the deal''s ultimate fate.

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Abstract

Some acquisitions work; some don''t. Even as the merger wave continues unabated, managers and commentators disagree about its value - both to shareholders and to the long-term health of the acquiring firms. These authors explore several myths that now dominate the debate over what makes for a successful acquisition. They argue that the acquisition process itself is a critical factor in the deal''s ultimate fate.

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