Failure – post-acquisition causes

Duncan N. Angwin

Chapter 62 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 160-161 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter focuses on post-acquisition challenges like cultural clashes, poor organisational fit and ineffective integration strategies. It discusses how issues like improper communication, inadequate leadership and significant changes in the external environment exacerbate failure. The chapter emphasises the importance of strategic alignment, appropriate integration plans and leadership engagement inmitigating factors that lead to M&A underperformance.

Keywords: Post-acquisition failure; Organisational fit; Post-acquisition strategy; Culture clash; Relative standing; Corporate immune system (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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