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C/F/1027. Dissertation. Critical examination of mergers and acquisitions in the oil industry
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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!,
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