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C/F/615. Dissertation. Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions in France over 2002-2005

WORDS:
9900
ADD-ONS:
CARs
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that took place in France during 2002-2005 seeking to identify who benefited most from the deal: the bidding companies’ shareholders or the target companies’ shareholders. Literature is reviewed on the theory of M&A detailing the motives behind corporate takeovers, identifying the features of cross-border acquisitions as opposed to domestic M&A, etc. The research is based on the quantitative data retrieved from statistical online sources and qualitative data obtained from secondary sources. The methods of the study include the estimation of cumulative abnormal returns (CAR) of bidders and targets. Conclusions are made about the wealth gains for target and bidder shareholders in the studied M&A.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, CAR, cumulative abnormal return, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, shareholders, expected returns, cross-border acquisition,

 

C/F/613. Dissertation. Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions in France over 2002-2005

WORDS:
13100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at international mergers and acquisition (M&A) investigating whether shareholders of bidding or target companies benefit most from the deal. The review of literature touches on M&A theory analysing the motives for M&A from synergetic, strategic, operational and other perspectives, the impacts of M&A on companies involved, the factors affecting shareholder returns, types of bids, etc. A study is conducted of M&A in French companies over the period of 2002-2005 using the methods of quantitative statistic research to identify cumulative abnormal returns observed in the studied period. Conclusions are made about short-term, middle-term and long-term impacts of M&A on the French bidder and target firms engaged in domestic and international merger operations.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, French companies,

 

C/F/609. Dissertation. Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Performance of Financial Institutions: Case Study of RBS and NatWest

WORDS:
8600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the outcomes of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for purchased firms and acquiring firms, presenting arguments in favour and against M&A, and seeking to identify whether M&A always improve financial performance of the companies involved. References are made to related economic theories and real-life scenarios. The methods of the research are based on the deductive approach to the proposed hypothesis and a case study of National Westminster Bank's (NatWest) acquisition by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in 2000. Financial ratios and indicators before and after the merger are analyzed, M&A effect on shareholders' returns is evaluated. Conclusions are made about the benefits of the merger for the target company shareholders and for the acquiring company shareholders.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, National Westminster Bank, NatWest, shareholder returns,

 

C/B/1752. Proposal. M&A: strategic choice for small E-businesses

WORDS:
800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as a strategic choice for small e-businesses in the current business environment. The rationale and objectives of the research are formulated, the themes of the literature review are outlined, the methods of data collection and analysis are described, the structure of the dissertation is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, SME, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A, Strategic Management, e-business, small business,

 

C/B/1010. Dissertation. Has Disney's acquisition of Pixar Animation Studios been successful?

WORDS:
14000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation examines whether the acquisition of Pixar Animation Studio by Walt Disney Company has been successful. The background of the acquisition is presented, literature is reviewed on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) including the challenges of M&A, the ways to evaluate the success of M&A, etc. Analysis of the financial performance of the company in 2006 is conducted using their share price movements, etc. Conclusions are made about the success of the Pixar acquisition by Disney.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, Pixar, Disney,

 

C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The main aim of this proposed project is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The report includes sections such as introduction, aims and objectives, initial literature review, and methodology based on case studies and secondary data collection. Case studies analysed are: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Merger, Acquisitions, M&A, Value Addition, Strategic Management,

 

C/F/277. Proposal. Contemporary analysis of Mergers and Acquisitions in UK Banking Industry

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper presents a research proposal into the market concentration of the UK banking industry within the last two decades. It explores some of the relevant literature on the subject, and establishes the aims and objectives of the research. Methodological framework is developed, opportunities and problems are identified, key stages of the project implementation are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, banking, market concentration,

 

C/F/347. Proposal. How successful was Heineken' and Carlsberg's acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle UK?

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper offers a research proposal into the recent acquisition of Scottish & Newcastle by Heineken/Carlsberg. The objectives of the dissertation are identified, the research methodology is described stating that a short-window event study will be used to access the financial success of the acquisition, while outcome studies based on the literature review will access alternative success factors. The expected outcomes of the study are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, M&A, Heineken, Carlsberg, Scottish & Newcastle, acquisition, merger,

 

C/F/365. Proposal. Merger & Acquisition in the Banking Industry: Case Study of 2006 Marfin Bank Merger in Greece

WORDS:
3900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper offers a research proposal into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking industry. The focus of the study is the three-way consolidation merger between Egnatia Bank, Laiki (Popular) Bank of Greece, and its own unit Marfin Bank in 2006. The proposal presents the background of the study, its objectives, literature review, research methodology, timescale, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, M&A, merger & acquisition, banking, Greece, Marfin Bank, Egnatia Bank,

 

C/HR/290. Dissertation. Role of Effective HRM in Success of Mergers and Acquisitions

WORDS:
10800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the relationship between effective human resource management and the success of the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. The research highlights the importance of intellectual capital in achieving competitive advantage through M&A explaining the influence of HRM on 'soft' and 'hard' factors of M&A activity. Literature is reviewed on the theory of M&A, corporate culture, HRM, etc. A case study is conducted of the merger of National Westminster Bank (NatWest) and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The methods of research include secondary and primary data collection (through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires). Recommendations are offered for companies to leverage upon different functions of HRM during M&A activity.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Human Resource Management, HRM, Banking, Merger, Acquisition, M&A, NatW,

 

C/HR/341. Proposal. Human Integration in Post Acquisition Process?

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper proposes research based on the IMCL (Inter Marine Container Lines) acquisition of BCL (Baltic Container Lines), and their human resource integration that followed. The methods and rationale of the research are outlined, the management models that could be used to facilitate the process of integration are described including the resource based theory, socio-technical model, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Human resource management, HRM, HRD, merger, IMCL, BCL,

 

C/M/939. Dissertation. Post-Merger Integration: Coping with Cultural Change and Acculturation Stress

WORDS:
12500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
129.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the challenges of managing cultural change and stress associated with post-merger integration. The frameworks of cultural integration are applied to merger and acquisition (M&A) environments. Literature is reviewed on the theory of M&A, post-merger integration, culture change, etc. The methods of qualitative research are employed including primary data obtained from surveys and interviews with individuals who have been involved in M&A. Case studies are conducted examining different M&A approaches based on the culture of the subsequent companies. Conclusions are made about stress levels associated with horizontal/conglomerate acquisition, congeneric merger, vertical merger, and horizontal merger.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, merger and acquisition, M&A, post-merger integration, cultural change, a,

 

S/F/182. Dissertation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest

WORDS:
10800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the drivers of the bidding war that preceded Royal Bank of Scotland\'s (RBS) acquisition of NatWest in 2000. The financial climate and the background of the \'Big Four\' UK banks are described, literature is reviewed on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) within the UK banking and financial sectors. The motivations for the mergers are outlined, the actual daily returns of RBS, NatWest, BoS and L&G, and of the FTSE All Share index for the period from October 1998 to August 1999 are calculated, portfolios of major British banking groups are described, shareholder returns are estimated, limitations of the study and further research perspectives are indicated. Conclusions are made about the background for consolidation within the banking industry.

Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: S/F/184. Proposal. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, BoS, L&G, mergers and acquisitions,

 

S/F/183. Dissertation + Proposal + Presentation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest

WORDS:
10800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the drivers of the bidding war that preceded Royal Bank of Scotland\'s (RBS) acquisition of NatWest in 2000. The financial climate and the background of the \'Big Four\' UK banks are described, literature is reviewed on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) within the UK banking and financial sectors. The motivations for the mergers are outlined, the actual daily returns of RBS, NatWest, BoS and L&G, and of the FTSE All Share index for the period from October 1998 to August 1999 are calculated, portfolios of major British banking groups are described, shareholder returns are estimated, limitations of the study and further research perspectives are indicated. Conclusions are made about the background for consolidation within the banking industry. Proposal (1700 words) and 10 slides Presentation are also provided with this dissertation.

Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: S/F/184. Proposal. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, BoS, L&G, mergers and acquisitions,

 

S/F/184. Proposal. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal investigates the drivers of the bidding war that preceded Royal Bank of Scotland\'s (RBS) acquisition of NatWest in 2000. The aim of the study is to examine the background of the four firms involved and analyse the reasoning and events that led up to the merger and measure the corresponding wealth effects as well as the long run performance of Royal Bank of Scotland. This proposal contains introduction, literature review, proposed methodology and data collection methods.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: S/F/182. Dissertation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest
 

KEYWORDS: f, proposal, events, surrounding, royal, bank, scotland, acquisition, natwest,

 

C/F/228. Master's Level Proposal. Analysis of Merger Process

WORDS:
3300
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The aim of the research proposal is to analyze the dynamics of successful mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking industry. The research objectives are to determine the effectiveness of 'hard' and 'soft' factors influencing a M&A over the periods before, during and after the M&A, and to develop a merger framework for auditing M&A in different industries. A review of related literature is offered, the methods of research are identified, the research timetable is outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Merger, Acquisition, Banking, Proposal, Dissertation, Project, MBA, Methodology,

 

P/B/871. Dissertation. Drivers of mergers and acquisitions in financial services industry

WORDS:
8000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the reasons behind mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at the firm level and the industry level focusing on the financial services industry. The review of literature touches on the definition and types of M&A, the differences between mergers and acquisitions, the value discrepancy hypothesis, the market power theory, the factors underlying M&A, etc. Conclusions are made about the role of regulation policies and economic integration in determining the level on M&A at the industry level.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers, acquisitions, M&A, financial services,

 

S/F/102. Dissertation. Mergers and Acquisitions in the Pharmaceuticals Industry: A Study of the Pre and Post Merger Performance between Glaxowellcome and Smithline Beecham

WORDS:
10500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the performance of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) form their pre-merger through to the post merger periods providing a review of literature on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), an overview of the pharmaceutical industry and GSK background including their financial and operational review, performance analysis, etc. The methods of research are based on primary (interviews) and secondary data sources. Conclusions are made about the pre and post merger financial, operational, and value creation performance of GSK.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, GSK, GlaxoSmithKline, merger, M&A,

 

C/F/88. Proposal. 'The clinical study of the merger of National Westminster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland'

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper presents a good example of a well-written and comprehensive proposal. It follows the coherent structure, which includes: introduction, statement of aims and objectives, literature review, application review, conclusion and references. The author clearly states in the introduction what he is going to study, how significant this research is for the financial community and what new can be done. The topic of the dissertation, case study of the merger of National Westminster Bank and Royal Bank of Scotland, is of high importance and currency taking into account the continuing wave of mergers in the financial sector. This paper will be useful for those students who try to write a decent dissertation proposal following clear structure and objectives.

 

KEYWORDS: f, proposal, the, clinical, study, merger, national, westminster, bank, royal, bank, scotland,

 

P/B/527. Dissertation. Post-merger integration in IT industry

WORDS:
11500
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
119.99 GBP

The dissertation aims to investigate the process of post-merger integration providing theoretical information on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), examples of M&A in Europe and the USA, the issues of organizational culture, HRM, communication, etc. Types of integration are identified, the issues of the post-merger integration process are addressed. The research focuses on M&A in the information technology (IT) industry providing the description of the industry background and identifying the features of M&A specific to IT industry.

 

KEYWORDS: dissertation, post-merger, integration, industry,

 

P/F/285. Dissertation: Merger of Dacor Corporation by Head NV

WORDS:
16000
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
169.99 GBP

The paper looks at the acquisition of the Dacor Corporation, a US scuba diving equipment manufacturer, by Head NV. Theoretical approaches to mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings are reviewed. The reasons behind merger failures are discussed. The impacts of the merger on the positioning of the Dacor brand in the US market are analysed.

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, merger, dacor, corporation, head, nv,

 

P/F/330. Dissertation. Mergers and acquisitions in banking sector: success and failure factors

WORDS:
9500
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in US banking sector describing the reasons behind them, possible implications and prognostic indicators for mergers. A review of literature provides academic and analyst opinions on the financial aims of the mergers, the results of individual cases of bank mergers, comparative analysis of their targets, achievements and financial performance, the problems of target setting are the factors behind it. Qualitative and quantitative methods of research data analysis are used. Conclusions are made about the viability and success factors of M&A.

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, mergers, acquisitions, banking, sector, success, failure, factors,

 

P/F/350. Dissertation. Mergers and acquisitions: theoretical background

WORDS:
14000
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
149.99 GBP

The dissertation aims to identify the reasons for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) providing an overview of literature on the theories of economic activities such as takeover, typology of M&A, historical trends in M&A, methodologies of evaluating a companys performance, parameters influencing success and failure of M&A including soft and hard factors, and critique of long-event and short-event window studies. Conclusions are made about the factors prompting M&A

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, mergers, acquisitions, theoretical, background,

 

P/F/404. Dissertation. International merger in Chinese banking market: Shenzhen Development Bank and Newbridge Capital

WORDS:
8000
DATE:
2005
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation examines merges and acquisitions (M&A) in Chinese banking industry conducting a case study of the Shenzhen Development Bank merged by Newbridge Capital, a US investment company. The review of literature covers the theories of M&A including their driving forces, the reasons behind M&A failure, issues of organizational culture, etc. The methods of research used in the case study include primary data (interviews) and secondary data collection and analysis. Conclusions are made about the correlation between practice and M&A theory.

 

KEYWORDS: f, dissertation, international, merger, chinese, banking, market, shenzhen, development, bank, newbridge, capital,

 

P/F/125. Master's Dissertation. UK Banks' Merger: Evidence from 1995-2001 Period

WORDS:
10000
DATE:
2004
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation analyses 6 bank takeovers that took place during the 1995-2001 years in order to evaluate measure the UK shareholders' gains. The events that were analysed: Merger of Royal Bank of Scotland and National Westminster, Merger of Bank of Scotland and Halifax Building Society, Merger of Lloyds TSB, Merger of Barclays and Woolwich Building Society

 

KEYWORDS: f, master, dissertation, uk, banks, merger, evidence, -, period,