Resilience as a driver for M&A

João Baptista

Chapter 133 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 361-363 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores resilience as a strategic driver in M&A, emphasising the acquisition of capabilities to adapt to systemic shocks. It highlights examples like sustainability-focused acquisitions and the need for structural versus symbolic efforts. Key drivers include threat anticipation, modularity, and systemic thinking. Resilience-oriented M&A is presented as a mechanism to future-proof organisations and enhance long-term viability amidst economic, technological, and environmental uncertainties.

Keywords: Resilience capability; Adaptation; Prevention; Response; Anticipating risks and threats; Dynamic response; Sustainability; Building or developing capabilities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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