Mergers and acquisitions in the hightech industry: a literature review
International Journal of Organizational Analysis
ISSN: 1934-8835
Article publication date: 8 March 2013
Abstract
Purpose
As a result of the impressive wave of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in recent years, operations that were traditionally considered to be extraordinary have become common business development options. M&As have produced mixed results for their stakeholders, which resulted in extensive economics debate, albeit without a systemic vision. As a result, the M&A literature has not yet developed a paradigm and the purpose of this paper is to present a review of the existing literature.
Design/methodology/approach
The authors carried out a review of literature on M&As in technology‐driven sectors.
Findings
The critical examination of the innovation and value creation processes in M&As in hightech industry provides new insights for incumbent executives and can better plan and implement M&As deals.
Originality/value
Since 1990 there has been a major expansion of M&As in high‐tech sectors, many involving the acquisition of small and young start‐ups. To address this important topic the authors present here a review of literature on M&As in technology‐driven sectors.
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Citation
Rossi, M., Yedidia Tarba, S. and Raviv, A. (2013), "Mergers and acquisitions in the hightech industry: a literature review", International Journal of Organizational Analysis, Vol. 21 No. 1, pp. 66-82. https://doi.org/10.1108/19348831311322542
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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