Failure – external causes

Duncan N. Angwin

Chapter 59 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 152-154 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter analyses external causes of M&A failure, such as macroeconomicshifts, political interference, regulatory challenges, technological disruptions and competitor responses. It demonstrates how environmental pressures can undermine deal completion, integration and long-term value realisation, calling for greater sensitivity to external contexts in M&A planning and execution.

Keywords: Stock market crash; Tax inversion; Regulatory pressures; Competitor actions; ESG; Stranded assets; Competitor retaliation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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