Sentiment analysis

Maureen Meadows

Chapter 138 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 374-375 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter discusses the application of sentiment analysis to understand attitudes and emotions in M&A contexts. It highlights the use of textual data from corporate disclosures, media and voluntary communications to assess stakeholder perceptions. The chapter shows how sentiment impacts financial outcomes, decision-making and integration success, particularly in cross-border deals. It emphasises the potential of sentiment analysis to inform strategic and sociocultural aspects of M&A.

Keywords: Sentiment Analysis; Word list approach; Text analysis; Financial disclosures; Voluntary communications; Earnings management; Media (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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