Alliances and acquisitions

Randi Lunnan, Linda Rademaker and Minh Binh Thi Truong

Chapter 13 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 34-36 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter examines interconnections between alliances and acquisitions, exploring their use as alternative strategies for resource access and market entry. It highlights alliances as precursors to acquisitions, emphasizing information exchange and learning opportunities. The chapter further explores acquisitions’ impact on existing alliances, their contributions to network synergies, and resulting challenges. It calls for greater attention to the interplay between alliances and acquisitions for optimizing corporate, collaborative, and acquisition outcomes.

Keywords: Strategic alliances; Acquisitions; M&As; Learning; Embeddedness; Knowledge (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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