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Mergers and Acquisitions

Distinguishing Winners and Losers

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Mergers and Acquisitions

By: Thomas Z. Lys (Professor of Real Estate Management, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University)
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 Mergers and acquisitions have played an increasingly important role in the U.S. economy over the last four decades. For example, M&A activity rose from $108 billion in 1990 to $493 billion in 1996. Moreover, not only did the pace of M&A accelerate in the last 30 years, but also individual deals are becoming larger (e.g., MCI WorldCom/Sprint merger, valued at over $120 billion). Finally, the total volume of M&A activities ranged between a low of 10% in the 1970's and a high of 50% in the 1980's when compared to total corporate investment in property, plant, and equipment. Yet despite the importance of this activity, shareholders of acquiring companies have fared very poorly. In this program, Professor Thomas Z. Lys discusses the characteristics that distinguish deals in which acquiring shareholders benefit from those in which they do not. This analysis is not only important to preserve your shareholders' wealth, but also because there is considerable evidence that bad acquirers make good targets!(P) and ©1998 Stanford Alumni Association Personal Finance Corporate
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this was a very informative lecture. I found it extremely helpful in comprehending pros and cons of M&A

Excellent information on Mergers and acquisitions

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If you're expecting some great insights on M & A this isn't it. If you want a solid overview of the types of deals involved in an M & A this is great.

Good overview.

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Poor audio, refers to visuals which are not available. I expected a more finished product suitable for audio

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