Acquisition

Duncan N. Angwin

Chapter 5 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 10-12 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter defines acquisitions as the process of gaining control over assets, companies or resources. It outlines acquisition strategies, processes and challenges, emphasising their role in market power expansion, growth and competitive advantage.

Keywords: Acquisition; Ownership; Control; Merger; Acquisition process; Failure; Synergy; Boundaries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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