Merger waves

Duncan N. Angwin

Chapter 105 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 273-277 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores historical merger waves from the late 19th century to modern times, identifying six distinct waves and ongoing developments in a seventh wave. It attributes these patterns to factors like economic booms, regulatory changes, financial innovations and technological advances, emphasising their cyclical nature influenced by stock market movements and broader environmental shocks.

Keywords: Waves; Environmental shocks; Horizontal consolidation; Oligopolistic concentration; Unbundling; Leverage; Conglomerates; Core competencies; Post pandemic recovery; Stock market valuation; Timing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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