Strategic motives

Duncan N. Angwin

Chapter 145 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 391-393 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter analyses the strategic motives driving M&A activity, such as market consolidation, diversification, overcoming entry barriers and learning. Key objectives include gaining market power, acquiring new technologies, achieving synergies and preempting competition. It explores both related and unrelated diversification strategies, the complexity of integration and the challenges of aligning strategic goals with M&A outcomes, highlighting the implications of various strategic intents.

Keywords: Consolidation M&A; Horizontal M&A; Vertical M&A; Diversification; Pre-emptive M&A; Restructuring M&A; Learning M&A; Technology M&A (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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