High-technology acquisitions

Panos Desyllas

Chapter 72 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026, pp 186-189 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This chapter discusses M&A in R&D-intensive industries, emphasizing acquisitions for technology access and innovation. Challenges include evaluating technology assets, overcoming information asymmetry, and achieving integration. The chapter highlights the need for tailored approaches to manage knowledge transfer and integration of R&D assets. It stresses retaining key employees and balancing autonomy and synergy while measuring performance beyond financial metrics to promote innovation.

Keywords: Value capture; Value creation; Time compression diseconomies; Innovation performance measurement; Integration strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
ISBN: 9781800880856
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