Abstract
The aim of this paper is to consider the short-run performance of UK firms acquiring foreign target firms over a period of 1994-2003 and to explore the impact of deal size and other firm-specific factors on performance. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions have witnessed a substantial growth worldwide, with the UK being one of the top acquiring nations in the global market for corporate control.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 431-453 |
Number of pages | 23 |
Journal | Review of Accounting and Finance |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Keywords
- mergers and acquisitions
- UK firms
- financial targets
- global market