Item Type | Journal paper |
Abstract | The article argues that companies should think carefully before responding to a rival's merger activity by pursuing major acquisitions of their own. It is noted that such hastily-arranged deals are often not well-considered, can come at a steep price if a bidding war breaks out, and frequently involve less-than-optimal target firms. Several alternative strategies are discussed including strategic retreat from peripheral markets, focusing more on innovation and organic growth, and building a counterposition by means of multiple small acquisitions. INSETS: WINNING THE BATTLE . . .;. . . BUT LOSING THE WAR.. |
Authors | Keil, Thomas & Laamanen, Tomi |
Journal or Publication Title | Harvard Business Review |
Language | English |
Keywords | Competitive Strategy, Execution, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategy, Strategy management |
Subjects | business studies |
HSG Classification | contribution to practical use / society |
Refereed | Yes |
Date | 1 December 2011 |
Publisher | Harvard Business School Publ. Corp. |
Place of Publication | Boston, Mass. |
Volume | 89 |
Number | 12 |
Page Range | 25-27 |
Number of Pages | 3 |
ISSN | 0017-8012 |
Depositing User | Prof. Dr. Tomi Laamanen |
Date Deposited | 25 Jan 2013 15:15 |
Last Modified | 23 Aug 2016 11:15 |
URI: | https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/publications/219923 |
DownloadFull text not available from this repository.CitationKeil, Thomas & Laamanen, Tomi (2011) When Rivals Merge, Think Before You Follow Suit. Harvard Business Review, 89 (12). 25-27. ISSN 0017-8012 Statisticshttps://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/id/eprint/219923
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