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Mergers and Acquisitions Dissertations
C/F/1425. Dissertation. Financial benefits of merger between Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association and Grenada Cocoa Association
- WORDS:
- 14650
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 149.99 GBP
The dissertation examines the merger between two agricultural companies, Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association (GCNA) and Grenada Cocoa Association (GCA). Literature is reviewed on the features of agricultural cooperatives and the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) focusing on the factors that affect merger decisions, and highlighting advantages and disadvantages of M&A. The methodology of the research includes the analysis of secondary data using statistical methods of regression, analysis of variance (ANOVA), etc., and the analysis of primary data obtained via a questionnaire distributed among the farmers from both associations. Conclusions are made about the efficiency of the GCNA and GCA merger and its effects on the farmers.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, financial benefits, merger, Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association, Grenada Cocoa Association, agricultural companies,
C/F/1395. Proposal. How has globalisation encouraged cross-border mergers and acquisitions?
- WORDS:
- 1150
- DATE:
- 2012
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This proposal is for a study on globalisation and the way in which it has encouraged cross border mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The main aspects that will be analysed in the review of literature are detailed, and some include cross-border M&A, problems of cross-border globalisation, the success of cross M&A, and the impact of foreign exchange on cross-border M&A. The proposed research methods are detailed, and the paper then outlines the proposed findings.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, globalisation, cross-border, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, foreign exchange,
C/F/1054. Dissertation. The effect of mergers and acquisitions in the Nigerian banking industry
- WORDS:
- 11850
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 119.99 GBP
This dissertation aims to evaluate the effect of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the Nigerian banking industry. The objectives are to study the influences of the Nigerian Banking Industry before consolidation, to assess the reasons behind the announcement of Government reforms in 2004, to analyze the factors in favour of M&A for Union Bank of Africa before consolidation, and to study the performance of the Union Bank of Africa post M&A and the reasons behind it. The review of literature discusses a wide range of topics some of which regarding the theories of motivations for M&A, M&A in the banking sector, the Nigerian banking sector, and examples of failures of M&A. The methodology is detailed, and data is collected through use of questionnaires. The results of the questionnaires are identified, and the study then discusses and analyses the findings.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, Nigerian banking industry, consolidation, government reforms, Union Bank of Africa!,
C/F/1043. Dissertation. Do mergers and acquisitions always bring the desired effects?
- WORDS:
- 12800
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 129.99 GBP
This dissertation aims to assess whether mergers and acquisitions (M&A) always brings about the desired effect. The study aims to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of mergers and acquisitions across industries from a corporate strategic perspective, to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities, and in the light of the analysis develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects. The study discusses why M&A waves occur and the motivations behind them. Cross border M&As are discussed, and the literature review discusses friendly vs. hostile takeovers. Data is collected through use of case study analysis, and the dissertation examines M&As in relation to Procter & Gamble, Santantder, General Electric, Mittal Steel, and Google. All of the findings are examined, and the study concludes with an assessment of the findings and an outline of the studies limitations.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers, acquisitions, M&A, corporate strategy, cross border, friendly takeover, hostile takeover, Procter & Gamble, Santantder, General Electric, Mittal Steel, Google,
C/F/1027. Dissertation. Critical examination of mergers and acquisitions in the oil industry
- WORDS:
- 13500
- ADD-ONS:
- EXCEL DATA
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 139.99 GBP
This dissertation aims to estimate the degree of successful mergers for the acquiring companies in the oil industry over the past 20 years. The objectives of the study are to estimate the short term abnormal returns for bidding companies and to estimate the ratio of the successful mergers in the total sample of mergers and acquisitions. The background to the study, along with the structure of the dissertation is discussed. The literature review outlines different types of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), namely horizontal, vertical, and conglomerate mergers. The theory behind M&A is provided, as is the impact of M&A on shareholders. The methodology is provided in detail, and data is collected through use of the Thomson One Banker database. The rest of the dissertation focuses on the results and analysis sections of the study, and conclusions are made regarding recommendations for the future. This paper is supported with full statistical data.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers, acquisitions, oil industry, bidding companies, horizontal mergers, vertical mergers, conglomerate mergers, shareholders!,
C/F/925. Dissertation. Merger of BHS and Arcadia: Factors Contributing to their Integration
- WORDS:
- 14900
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 149.99 GBP
The dissertation explores the rationale behind the merger of BHS (British Home Stores) and Arcadia Group reviewing literature on the history and organisational background of both companies, the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), organisational culture and cultural change (acculturation), etc. The impacts of various factors on the success of the merger are considered including the size of businesses, the challenges of the new structure and new staffing roles, core competences and synergies, etc. The methodology of the dissertation is based on secondary research and primary data obtained from semi-structured interviews with BHS employees. Conclusions are made about receptiveness to change in BHS and the effectiveness of the merger.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Merger of BHS and Arcadia, M&A,
C/F/765. Proposal. Short-term and Long-term Gains to US Bidders from Domestic and Cross-Border Acquisitions
- WORDS:
- 1000
- DATE:
- 2010
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
The paper proposes research into the advantages and disadvantages of different acquisition strategies using a case study of US acquisitions at home and abroad. The background and objectives of the research are outlined, literature on related topics is briefly reviewed, the methodology and the limitations of the proposed research are indicated.
KEYWORDS: Proposal, Short-term and Long-term Gains to US Bidders from Domestic and Cross-Border Acquisitions,
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.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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,
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