Family business M&A

Olimpia Meglio

Chapter 64 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 164-165 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter investigates M&A within family firms, highlighting their unique motivations, such as socio-emotional wealth preservation and succession planning. Family firms’ acquisitions are shaped by family culture, resources and governance structures, influencing target choices and integration approaches. The chapter underscores the complexities of balancing economic and non-economic objectives in M&A and assessing outcomes with both financial and socio-emotional considerations.

Keywords: Acquisitions; Family firms; Non-family firms; Economic goals; Noneconomic goals; Culture; Values (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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