Non-value maximizing motives

Kris Irwin

Chapter 113 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 305-307 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The chapter discusses non-value maximizing motives in M&A, such as managerial hubris, agency issues, and opportunistic acquisitions. It highlights challenges in quantifying motives, like innovation stifling and survival, often impacting acquisition outcomes negatively.

Keywords: Non-value maximizing motives; Managerial hubris; Empire building; Firm survival; Innovation stifling; Opportunistic acquisitions; Exploratory acquisitions; Acquihires; Culture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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