| 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 |
When Rivals Merge, Think Before You Follow Suit
