Divestiture of prior acquisitions

Qing Ma

Chapter 48 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 124-125 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter explores the phenomenon of divesting previously acquired assets in response to strategic missteps, changing external conditions, or the pursuit of value creation. It differentiates between divestitures due to past acquisition failures and value-enhancing decisions, emphasizing the role of context, accounting practices, and organizational dynamics in influencing divestment outcomes.

Keywords: Divestitures; Mergers and acquisitions; Corporate strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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