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M&A Publications
In the News
Below you find only the most recent news. For news before December 2008 please take a look at the archived news.
Madoff Pushes Medici To The Brink
Forbes.com, 21
January 2009
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Potential M&A activity in the Gulf this year
The Business Breakfast,
Dubai Eye 103.8
(Arabian Radio
Network), 19 January 2009
[
Link to MP3 ]
at zawya.com
In Vienna, the troubled novel of Sonja Kohn
(Original: "A Vienne, le roman trouble de Sonja Kohn")
Le Monde, 18 January 2009
[
Link to article ]
[
pdf ]
More deals in Eastern Europe made in Austria / Takeover fever is over - freezing times in Austria
(Original: "Mehr Deals in Osteuropa made in Austria" /
"Übernahmefieber vorbei - frostige Zeiten in Österreich")
Wirtschaftsblatt, 12 January 2009
[
Link to online version ]
[
pdf ]
Takeover fever is over - freezing times in Austria
(Original: "Übernahmefieber vorbei - frostige Zeiten in Österreich")
Wirtschaftsblatt online, 11 January 2009
[
Link
to article ]
[
pdf
]
Austria's 'Woman on Wall St.' and Madoff
The New York
Times, 7 January 2009
[
Link to online version]
[
pdf ]
Madoff ties bring down a brash Vienese banker
The International
Herald Tribune, 7 January 2009
[ Link to online version ]
[
pdf ]
Distressed nature of M&A activity in 2008 and forecast for 2009
The Business Breakfast,
Dubai Eye 103.8
(Arabian Radio
Network), 05 January 2009
[
Link
to MP3 ]
at zawya.com
Mergers & Acquisitions in 2008 and 2009
Bloomberg Television
(Germany), 12 December 2008
[
Link to TV ]
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Government support for the Automotive Industry in the US and UK
Bloomberg Television
(UK), 12 December 2008
[
Link to TV ]
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Books
Lessons Learned on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Palgrave Macmillan
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work in progress
India in the Emerging Global Order
Edited by Amar KJR Nayak/M G Jomon
Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill
The Chapter 1 "Country-Specific Factors that Indian Companies are
Attracted by to Pursue Cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)"
has been written by Christopher Kummer
Encyclopedia Psychology: Business Psychology
(Original: "Enzyklopödie der Psychologie: Wirtschaftspsychologie")Edited by Dieter Frey / Lutz von Rosenstiel
Publisher: Hogrefe, ISBN: 978-3-8017-0584-8
The chapter 'Globalization and Psychology' (Original: "Globalisierung und Psychologie") has been written by Ulrich Steger, Christopher Kummer and Anja Weiss.
International Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Acitivity: Historical Development, Diffusion and Strategic Intentions
(Original: "Internationale Fusions- und Akquisitionsaktivität: Historische Entwicklung, Verbreitung und strategische Intention")Written by Christopher Kummer
Publisher: Deutscher Universitäts-Verlag, ISBN: 3835001787
[ Table of Contents, Figures & Tables and Introduction (in German) ]
Managing Complex Mergers - Real World Lessons in Implementing Successful Cross-Cultural M&As
Edited by Piero Morosini / Ulrich Steger
Publisher: FT Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0273663143
The chapters on "M&A Activity in the New Competitive Milieu" and "Challenges on Governance Structures in International Mergers & Acquisitions" have been written by Ulrich Steger and Christopher Kummer.
- more at Amazon: US or UK
- more at Prentice Hall
Russian Translation:
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Управление комплексными слияниями
Edited by. П. Моросини / У. Стеджер
Publisher: Баланс Бизнес Букс, ISBN: 966-8644-34-4
- more at Gaap.ru
Handbook Internationalization
(Original: "Handbuch Internationalisierung")
Edited by Ulrich Krysteck / Eberhard Zur
Publisher: Springer, ISBN: 3540672877
The chapter on "Auswirkungen der Globalisierung auf das Strategische Management" (The Impact of Globalization on Strategic Management) has been written by Ulrich Steger and Christopher Kummer.
- more at Amazon: US or Germany
- more at Springer
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Reports
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Pharmaceutical Industry, 1995-2009
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org or at: Research and MarketsMergers & Acquisitions in India 2008
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org or at: Research and Markets[ Link to report at R&M ]
Mergers & Acquisitions in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)* Countries 2008
* GCC countries are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, United Arab
Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org
or at:
Research and Markets
[
Link to report at R&M ]
Mergers & Acquisitions in Germany 2008
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org
or at:
Research and Markets
[
Link to report at R&M ]
Mergers & Acquisitions in Switzerland 2008
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org
or at:
Research and Markets
[
Link to report at R&M ]
Mergers & Acquisitions in Austria 2008
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org
or at:
Research and Markets
[
Link to report at R&M ]
Mergers & Acquisitions in Austria 2007
(Original: "Fusionen & Akquisitionen (M&A) in Österreich 2007")
10 January 2008
This report can be ordered by e-mail from: info(at)manda-institute.org
Do Virtual Data Rooms Add Value to the Mergers & Acquisitions Process?
by Christopher Kummer and Vlado Sliskovic, December 2007
[ Report ]
Mergers & Acquisitions in Austria - 1st Half 2007
by Christopher Kummer, 01 July 2007
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Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in South Eastern Europe (SEE), 2000-2007
by Christopher B. Kummer, 51 pages, published 22 June 2007
[ Table of Contents, Figures and Tables ]
[ Press Release, 26 June 2007 (in German) ]
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Papers
Why Merger & Acquisition (M&A) Waves Reoccur - The Vicious Cirlce from Pressure to Failure
by Christopher Kummer and Ulrich Steger
Working Paper IMD 2007-11, July, International Institute of Management Development (IMD), Lausanne/Switzerland and published in: Strategic Management Review,
No. 1, Vol. 2, p. 43-63
[
Link to article
]
[
PDF
]
Differences and Similarities in Mergers & Acquisitions Activity and Strategic Intentions – The Case of the Global Pharmaceutical Industry
by Christopher Kummer
2007 Conference of the Business & Economics Society International (B&ESI), July 16-20, 2007, Antibes/France and published in: Global Business & Economics Anthology 2007, Vol. 1, p. 183-196
The Effect of Economic Freedom on Global Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in 2005
by Christopher Kummer
32nd Annual Conference 2007 of the Association of Private Enterprise Education, April 08-10, 2007, Cancun/Mexico
Country-Specific Factors that Indian Companies are Attracted by to Pursue Cross-border Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
by Christopher Kummer
published in: Amar KJR Nayak/M G Jomon (eds.), India in the Emerging
Global Order, Tata McGraw-Hill, p. 1-20
[
Link to publisher
] and
presented at the 5th Annual Conference of the
Academy of Business,
Chapter India, 29-31 January 2007, Bhubaneswar/India
Mergers & Acquisitions in the Pharmaceutical Industry in South America: Activity and Strategic Intentions
by Christopher Kummer
Global Conference on Business and Finance (GCBF), May 31-June 03, 2006, San Jose/Costa Rica
[
Paper ]
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Articles
Retention and Motivation in Mergers & Acquisitions
by Christopher Kummer
in: Strategic HR Review, No.
6, Vol. 7, p. 5-10 [
Link to article ]
Using HR Metrics in Mergers & Acquisitions
by Christopher Kummer
in: Strategic HR Review, No. 4, Vol. 7,
p. 39-40 [
Link to article ]
Human Capital Due Diligence secures success
(Original: "Humankapital Due Diligence sichert Erfolg")
von Christopher Kummer
in: Persorama, No. 1 (Spring), 2008, p. 72-75
People make Mergers & Acquisitions a Success
(Original: "Menschen machen Fusionen und Akquisitionen zum Erfolg ")
by Christopher Kummer
in: Interview Magazin, No. 1 (March/April), Vol. 4, p. 16-17
[ Link to Article ] [ Article PDF ]
published in China: 并购成败事在人为
in: 中外管理 (Sino
Foreign Management), January 2009, forthcoming
published in India: The success of Mergers & Acquisitions
depends on people
in:
HRM Review , August 2008, Cover story, p. 10-13
[ Link to Article
]
published in Turkey: Birleşme & satın alımların başarısı
insana bağlıdır
in: HR
Dergi, August 2008, p. 34-37 [
Link to issue ]
Characteristics of Home Countries of Foreign Acquirers in Upper-middle-income Economies - An Explorative Study of Mexico
by Christopher Kummer
in: The ICFAI Journal of Mergers & Acquisitions, No. 2 (June 2007), Vol 4, p. 7-14
[ Link
to Article ] and
presented at the International Applied Business Research (IABR) Conference, March 26-29, 2007, in Mazatlan/Mexico
Guest Commentary: Sale of Austria doesn't take place
(Original: "Gastkommentar: Ausverkauf Österreichs findet nicht statt")
by Christopher Kummer
in: Wirtschaftsblatt, 04 April 2007, p. 12
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Conflict-free integration at T-Mobile: Mastering the cultural change of post-merger integration at T-Mobile Austria
by Christopher Kummer and Annabelle Pineda
in: Strategic HR Review, No. 3 (March/April 2007), Vol. 6, p. 16-19
published in China: T移动公司的无冲突重组 - 掌握T移动兼并后重组的文化变化。
in: 中外管理 (Sino
Foreign Management), October 2008, p. 54-55
published in the Netherlands:
Integratie zonder conflicten bij T-Mobile
Long version in:
HRM Select, No. 4, 2007, p. 40-47
Short version in:
GIDS voor Personeelsmanagement, September 2007 [
Link to Article ]
published in Portugal: Integração sem conflitos na T-Mobile
- Ajeitando as diferenças culturais após a integração da T-Mobile Áustria, in:
Revista Pessoal, August 2008, p. 52-55
published in Turkey: T-Mobile�de çatışmasız b�t�nleşme
- T-Mobile Avusturya�da birleşim sonrası b�t�nleşmenin
�r�n� olan
k�lt�rel değişimin �stesinden gelmek
in: HR Dergi,
June 2008, p. 38-41 [
Link to issue ]
How to Deal with Compensation & Benefits in Mergers & Acquisitions
by Christopher Kummer and Ian Morley
in: Strategic HR Review, No. 3 (March/April 2007), Vol. 6, p. 5
published in China: 在收购及合并（购并）过程中如何管理员工工资及福利
in: 中外管理 (Sino
Foreign Management), June 2008, p. 71
Focus on Compensation and Benefits for Successful Mergers
by Christopher Kummer and Ian Morley
in: The Source for HR Professionals, Monthly E-Zine for HR Professionals, 08 February 2007
Elements of Good Due Diligence
by Christopher Kummer
in: The Times - Special Interest Supplement on Due Diligence by Mediaplanet, 05 December 2006, p. 2
How HR Managers Can Influence the Success of Mergers & Acquisitions
(Original: "Wie Personalisten den Erfolg von Fusionen und Übernahmen beeinflussen können")
by Christopher Kummer
in: Personal Manager – Zeitschrift für Human Resources (HR Manager - Journal of Human Resources)
No. 4 (July), 2006, p. 29-31
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Conferences & Presentations
Post Merger Integration Strategies
Expert advisory board,
Jakob Fleming Conferences, 25-26 May 2009, Vienna/Austria
[
Link to event ]
Middle East Financial Law Congress (MEFLC)
Endorsement,
Qatar MICE Development Institute, 17-18 February 2009, Doha/Qatar
[
Link to event ] [
Full program ]
Compensation Issues in Mergers & Acquisitions
by Christopher Kummer, Strategic Rewards Research Centre, Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School, International reward management practices, 25 November 2008, Gent/Belgium
Making Mergers & Acquisitions Really Work: Linking Strategy, Process, and Integration
by Christopher Kummer,
Marcus Evans,
2nd Annual Merger Integration Management: Developing Effective Merger
Integration Practices and Strategies, 20 & 21 November 2008,
London/United Kingdom
[
Link to Event ]
M&A in the Automotive Industry: Are more Mergers & Acquisitions the solution?
by Christopher Kummer,
Automotive Fellowship International, Winter meeting, 05 & 06
November 2008, Marlow/United Kingdom
[
Excerpt of the presentation ]
Market Overview - Examining Landmark Acquisitions In The Region
by Christopher Kummer,
IQPC -
FinanceIQ,
The Middle East Acquisitions Summit - Winning strategies for
Acquisitions and Joint Ventures, 02 & 03 November 2008, Dubai/United Arab Emirates
[
Link to Event ]
[
Excerpt of the presentation ]
Mergers & Acquisitions: The Concepts,
Trends and Practices in M&A in the Global Market, and
Case Studies in M&A from Europe, and
Best Practices in M&As: Post-Merger Integration and Success
by Christopher Kummer, Asian Productivity Organization (APO), Study Meeting on Mergers & Acquisitions, 19-22 August 2008, Yogyakarta/Indonesia [ Link to Project Notification ] [ PDF ]
Suceeding with Human Capital Issues in M&A
by Christopher Kummer, Marcus Evans, Food Business Network Optimisation: Enterprise Growth and Restructuring Strategies, 14 & 15 April 2008 in Amsterdam/Netherlands
[ Link to Event ]
Making money in the automotive sector: How Mergers & Acquisitions increase profitability
by Christopher Kummer, IESE Business School (University of Navarra), 22nd Meeting of the Automotive Sector, Panel - Profitability in the Automotive Industry, 21 & 22 November 2007 in Barcelona/Spain
Best Practices to Deal with Activist Hedge Funds
by Christopher Kummer, E.N.G. European Networking Group, Global Investor Relations Summit, 10 & 11 October 2007 in Amsterdam/Netherlands
[ Link to Event ]
Mergers & Acquisitoins: From Heaven or Hell?
(Original: "Fusionen & Akqusitionen: Wunderwaffe oder Teufelszeug?")
by Christopher Kummer, Grow Ahead! - Das Wachstumsnetzwerk, 16 May 2006 in Vienna/Austria
[ Presentation (in German) ]
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Theses & Papers Supervised
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Akhavan, Amir: How is World Oil Price Formed?
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Badolato, Kristin: Corporate Governance in Top European Banks
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Borshch, Alekszej: The Effect of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) on Branding in the Automotive Industry
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Deaconu, Cristine: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Eastern Europe
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Divic, Emica: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Generics Industry - The Acquisition and Hostile Takeover Attempt of Pliva by Actavis
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Exenberger, Nicola: Do Mergers of Non Profit Organizations Lead to Success? The Case of Tourism Associations in Austria
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Felz, Christiane: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) vs. Cooperation - A Study of the German Suppliers to the Automotive Industry
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Gelernter, Leon: Effects of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) on Corporate Identity (CI)
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Golestan, Lars: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Pharmaceutical Industry - An Investigation of Accounting Data
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Hueber, Gregor: Process Management in Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs) and Public Administration - Theory and Practice
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Hristov, Stilian: Is the Bulgarian Banking System Stable?
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Ivanova, Yevgeniya: Global Branding - Opportunities and Threats
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Jakuscheit, Katrin: Strategic Marketing Concept for E-Commerce for Business-to-Business (B2B ) in the European Household Appliance Industry
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Jost, Simon: Success and Failure of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Kantor, Clemens: Are the Darts indeed Unbeatable?
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Keitel, Tobias: Success Factors of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - Structural Factors for Success Determination ex ante
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Kielmann, Jonas: Corporate Governance and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
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Kindová, Alena: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) from the Human Resource (HR) Perspective - The Acquisition of Česká Spořitelna by Erste Bank
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Kozharnovich, Anton: Acquisition of Joint-Stock Companies - International Experience and the Russian Practices
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Kraege, Henning: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and the Role of Knowledge Management
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Larina, Anna: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Transactions of European Top Banks and their Performance
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Larina, Anna: Performance of Airline Alliances vs. Stand-alone Airline Companies
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Luca, Madalina: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and Behavioral Finance
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Mangoldt, Hans von: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) as a Tool of Strategic Management - The Case of the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Miroshnychenko, Darya: Recent Bank Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in Europe - Do they Create Value?
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Moore-Walter, Lawrie: Valutiations in the IT Industry - A Comparative Case Study of Three Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)#
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Ogresevic, Aldijana: Economic Development in European Countries and their Effects on Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
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Oikarinen, Tarja L.: Configuring Strategic Interfirm Cooperation of Small and Medium Sized Businesses - A Case Study
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Ortgies, Jörg: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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Ostby, Annika: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Selected Countries - an Analysis of Drivers, Constraints and Trends
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Ottesen, Hakon: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - The Role of Human Resources (HR)
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Pasching, Martina: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Transactions of European Banks and Their Performance
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Pokorny, Kara C.: “Whirlpool Corporation: Leading the Way of Following the Crowd? A Study of the Relevance in the Branding Strategy Process”
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Pticar, Stjepan: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) of European Insurance Companies and Their Performance
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Reimer, Marco: Success Evaluation of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) - A Crtical Review of Applied Methods and Empirical Results
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Riess, Ines: Glass Packaging Industry Survival Potential in View of Its Rising Subsistutability by Plastic Packaging in Europe
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Ritter, Philipp: Do Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Europe Lead to Lay Offs?
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Rösgen, Robert: The Development and Significance of Virtual Libriaries in the Electronic Era
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Roibu, Raluca: Consolidation in the Global Petrochemical Industry – Do Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Create Value for Shareholders?
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Schadel, Joachim: Analysis of Mergers, Acquisitions and Strategic Alliances in the Pharmaceutical Industry with Regard to their Impact on the Operating Performance and the Perception at the Stock Market
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Saher, Can: Differentiating and Positioning a Newly Established TV Station
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Sawyer, Kimberly: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Unconventional Niches and How It Effects Brand Value - The Case of the Food and Beverage Industry
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Seshadri, Sridhar Kalalae: Pre Due Diligence and Risk Measurement of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in the Banking Industry
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Stratigakis, Georgios: Characteristica and Determinants of Strategic Alliances and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
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Szmonowicz, Sebastian: The Performance Comparison of the Global Airline Alliances and Low Cost Airlines
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Tisch, Daniel: The Value Chain of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
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Tykal, Daniel: Causes for the Cyclizity of M&A Waves - An Empirical Review of the United States of America
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Tunc, H. Fatih: Star Alliance
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Voss, Henrik: Strategic Intention and Success of M&A in the European Pharmaceutical Industry - An Empirical Analysis
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Wegner, Franz-Jochim: Strategic Intention and Success of M&A in the Pharmaceutical Industry in the United States of America - An Empirical Analysis
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Weiss, Sebastian: Market Concentration and its Impacts - An Empirical Study of the German Magazine Market
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Wild, Marie-Luise: Investigation into how Organizations can effectively Manage the Human Side During a Merger/Acquisition (M&A)
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Wild, Marie-Luise: Does An Acquisition Really Mean an Increase in Brand Value? The Acquisition of Reebok by Adidas
- Zhang, Jie: Reasons for the Growth of Chinese Outbound Cross-border M&A
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In the News (Archive)
News before December 2008:
Airlines get tough in Europe merger battle
Reuters, 22
October 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
It is time for a reorganization in the European airline industry
(Original: "L'heure est à la recomposition dans le secteur aérien européen")
Reuters - Les
actualités en français, 22
October 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Roche plans mega shopping - Much fewer firms temporarily in Hungary than last year
(Original: "Megavásárlást
tervez a Roche - Magyarországon egyelõre jóval kevesebb céget vettek
meg, mint tavaly")
Világgazdaság, 22
July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Acquisitions become rare in Hungary
(Original: "Ritkulnak a
felvásárlások Magyarországon")
Portfolio.hu
and Inforadio.hu, 22 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Interview: Current trends in European M&A Deal Activity
Bloomberg Television
(Germany), in: Kassensturz, 21
July 2008, 06:00 pm (CET)
[ Link to TV ]
The Mud Wrestling has started - The Schaeffler Group wants to takeover Continental
(Original: "Die
Schlammschlacht hat begonnen - Die Schaeffler-Gruppe will Continental
übernehmen")
Euro am Sonntag, 20 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Acquisitions in Croatia in 2008
(Original: "Akvizicije u
Hrvatskoj u 2008")
Lider, 18 July 2008
[
pdf ]
Takeover battle Schaeffler/Continental - Why should Schaeffler/Continental remain listed? - Interview with Christopher Kummer
(Original: "Übernahmekampf
Schaeffler/Continental - Warum sollte Continental noch an der Börse
bleiben? - Interview mit Christopher Kummer")
Euro am
Sonntag Online, 17 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Eurams-Exclusive: M&A expert Kummer considers split-up of Continental possible
(Original: "Eurams-Exklusiv: Übernahme-Experte Kummer hält Zerschlagung von Continental für möglich")
Euro am
Sonntag Online, 17 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Anheuser-Busch sacrifies independence
(Original: "Anheuser-Busch
opfert Selbstständigkeit")
Financial
Times Deutschland, 15 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Europe goes shopping in the United States
(Original: "Europa kauft in
Amerika ein")
Tagesspiegel,
15 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Cashing in because of a new majority - Change-of-control clauses often make takeovers more difficult
(Original: "Bei neuer Mehrheit
klingeln die Kassen - Change-of-Control-Klauseln erschweren oft
Übernahmen")
Welt, 10 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Interview: Europe - Comeback of Takeovers?
Bloomberg Television
(Germany),
in: Kassensturz, 09 July 2008, 06:00 pm (CET)
[ Link to TV ]
Depreciation of the dollar - German companies in the United States conducted a large scale Merger and Acquisition activity
(Original: "美元贬值-德国企业在美国大举进行并购活动")
德国财经网, 08
July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Europeans seize companies in the United States
(Original: "Europäer kapern
Firmen in den USA - Ausverkauf amerikanischer Unternehmen")
Financial
Times Deutschland, 07 July 2008
[
Link to
online version of article ] [
pdf
of online version ][
Link to
print version of article ] [
pdf
of print version ]
Less Takeovers and Initial Public Offerings - The financial crises leads to a slump in the first half of 2008
(Original: "Weniger Übernahmen
und Börsengänge - Die Finanzkrise sorgt für einen Einbruch im ersten
Halbjahr")
Neue Zürcher Zeitung
(NZZ), 04 July 2008
[
Link to
online version of article ] [
pdf ]
Wordwide slump in M&A
(Original: "Weltweiter
Einbruch bei M&A")
Wirtschaftsblatt, 03 July 2008
[
Link to
online version of article ] [
pdf ]
Mergers & Acquisitions: The appetite is gone
(Original: "Mergers &
Akquisitionen: Der Hunger ist vorüber")
Wirtschaftsblatt Online, 02 July 2008
[
Link to article
] [
pdf ]
Collapse of mergers - The crisis slowed down the activity in the area of M&A
(Original: "Разваливающиеся
слияния - Кризис замедлил активность в сфере M&A")
RBC Daily, 30
June 2008
[
Link to
online version of article ] [
pdf ]
The new wave of privatizations
(Original: "As Novas Ondas de
Privatizações")
Exame, 01 June
2008
[
pdf ]
A New Global Player - Analysts give thumbs up to the Porsche/VW/MAN/Scania group
The
Atlantic Times, May 2008
[
Link to article
]
[
pdf ]
Interview: Porsche's Takeover Attempt of Volkswagen and New Legislation in Germany
Bloomberg Television, in: Kassensturz, 27 May 2008, 06:00 pm (CET)
[ Link to TV ]
Porsche Files Lawsuit in Battle for Control of VW
by Chris Reiter, Bloomberg, 27 May 2008
[ Link to article ]
[
pdf ]
The MOL leadership will be left in place according to OMV’s CEO
(Original: "Marad a Mol-vezetés az OMV-vezér szerint")
Hungarian Press Agency (MTI), 18 April 2008
[ Link to article ] [ pdf ]
OMV’s CEO does not believe in a change of management at MOL’s general meeting
(Original: "Nem számol vezetőségcserével a Mol közgyűlésén az OMV-vezér")
Menedzsment Fórum, 18 April 2008
[ Link to article ] [ pdf ]
OMV – MOL Takeover Battle hitting its peak
(Original: "OMV - Höhepunkt im MOL-Machtkampf")
by Arndt Müller, Format, 18 April 2008, p. 52
[ pdf ]
The M&A Effect on Your Career
by Marji McClure, CareerSmart Advisor, 17 March 2008, p. 1, 4 - 5, 8
[ Article ] [ pdf ]
Capital integration - A challenge even for small and medium-sized businesses
(Original: "Kapitalno Povezivanje - Izazov i za male poduzetnike")
by Matilda Bačelić and Ante Livajić, Lider, 07 March 2008, p. 24-28
[ pdf ]
Bank of America’s Acquisition of Countrywide: Merger of Convenience? - Interview
Chartered Financial Analyst, 01 March 2008, p. 76
[ pdf ]
Mergers & Acquisitions: Portuguese are bolder
(Original: "Fusões e aquisições: Portuguesas mais afoitas")
Exame, 01 March 2008, p. 20
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With the Italian earth to Italian – Air France-KLM and Alitalia
(Original: "Z ziemi włoskiej do włoskiej – Grupa Air France-KLM i Alitalii")
by Adam Wolski, Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa, 15 January 2008, p. 9
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pdf ]
Record year by Austrian Investors
(Original: "Rekordna godina za austrijske investitore")
Pressestand.com, 14 January 2008
[ Link to Online Version ] [
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New Record of Mergers & Acquisitions with Autrian participation
(Original: "Neuer Rekord bei Firmenkäufen mit österreichischer Beteiligung")
by Sissi Eigruber, Wirtschaftsblatt, 14 January 2008, p. 1 & 8
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Toyota’s unconventional way to the top of the world
(Original: "Toyotas eigenwilliger Weg an die Weltspitze")
by Marco Dalan and Martin Kölling, Welt am Sonntag, 13 January 2008, p. 28
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Problems in a record year – Private Equity Investors lead to boom in Mergers & Acquisitions
(Original: "Verdauungsschwierigkeiten im Rekordjahr – Private-Equity-Investoren sorgen für Hochkonjunktur bei Fusionen und Übernahmen")
by Michael Ferber, Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), 03 January 2008, p. SB7
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Joyless record - M&A has reached 4.7 trillion dollars, but declines now
(Original: "Безрадостные рекорды - Объем сделок M&A достиг 4,7 трлн долларов, но начинает снижаться ")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 24 Dezember 2007
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Air France Plans EU750 Million Facelift for Alitalia
by Andrea Rothman, Bloomberg, 17 December 2007
[ Link to article ] [ pdf ]
Implenia cements its position versus Laxey
(Original: "Implenia bétonne ses assises face à Laxey")
by Élisabeth Nicoud, Tribune de Genève, 15 December 2007, p. 13
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Extraordinary shareholder meeting allows Implenia to cement its position
(Original: "L’AG extraordinaire permet à Implenia de bétonner ses assises")
by Élisabeth Nicoud, 24 heures, 15 December 2007, p. 11
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Investor Roger Bühler: Projekt Goldgräber
(Original: "Investor Roger Bühler: Projekt Goldgräber")
by Marc Kowalsky, Weltwoche, 13 December 2007, p. 56 & 57
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
The government launches a shock plan to cope with the automotive crises
(Original: "La Generalitat lanza un plan de choque para frenar la crisis del motor")
by O. Grau and A. Marimón, Expansión, 22 November 2007, p. 13
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Virtual Datarooms as crux in Mergers & Acquisitions
(Original: "Virtuelle Datenräume als Knackpunkt bei Mergern und Akquisitionen")
CIO.de, 05 November 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Carlyle got closer to Abu-Dhabi - American Investment Fund sold 7,5% shares to the Government of the United Arab Emirates
(Original: "Carlyle стал ближе к Абу-Даби - Американский инвестфонд продал 7,5% акций властям ОАЭCarlyle стал ближе к Абу-Даби - Американский инвестфонд продал 7,5% акций властям ОАЭ")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 24 September 2007, p. 15
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Is The For-sale Sign Up Over U.K. Lender Northern Rock?
by Aude Lagorce, Marketwatch and Dow Jones Business News, 14 September 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Investors move further east - to Kazakhstan
(Original: "Zug der Investoren zieht weiter ostwärts - nach Kasachstan")
by Sissi Eigruber, Wirtschaftsblatt, 17 August 2007, p. 11
[ Link to Online version ] [ pdf ]
Banks fear credit squeeze
(Original: "Banken befürchten eine Kredit-Klemme")
by Michael Ferber, Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), 24 August 2007, p. 15
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ABN bid battle hits wobble as credit worries hint at wider M&A slowdown
by Aaron Gray-Block, AFX & Thomson Investment Management News, 10 August 2007
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Capital in Trouble
(Original: "Kapital in der Klemme")
by Henrik Mortsiefer and Stefan Kaiser, Der Tagesspiegel, 05 August 2007, p. 24
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Croatia is the sixth biggest acquisition market in the region
(Original: "Hrvatska je šesto akvizicijsko tržište u regiji")
by Hrvoje Mateljić, Lider, 03 August 2007, pp. 12-14
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More Mergers & Acquisitions in Austria
(Original: "Mehr Fusionen und Akquisitionen in Österreich")
Austrian Press Agency (APA), 03. August 2007
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Current M&A wave may have negative long-term impact on Dutch market
by Dave van Ginhoven, AFX, 12 July 2007, p. 15
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Transactions from South Eastern Europe- Many but small
(Original: "Tranzacţiile din sud-estul Europei – multe, dar mărunte")
by Daniel Catana, Capital, 12 July 2007, p. 15
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Firing gets cheaper – German Managers struggle with new rules
(Original: "Der Rausschmiss wird billiger – Deutschlands Manager ringen umd neue Regeln")by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt am Sonntag, 01 July 2007, p. 28
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
More Acquisitions in South Eastern Europe
(Original: "Mehr Akquisitionen in Südosteuropa")
Dow Jones Newswires, 27 June 2007
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Acquisitions in South Eastern Europe increase, their value decreases
(Original: "Akquisitionen in Südosteuropa nehmen zu, ihr Wert sinkt")
Austrian Press Agency (APA), 26 June 2007
Austria: Mergers & Acquisitions only close to home - Acquisition fever in South Eastern Europe - Banks favored targets
(Original: "Österreich: Fusionitis nur in Heimatnähe - Übernahmefieber in Südosteuropa - Banken als beliebteste Ziele")by Jörn Brien, pressetext.austria, 26 June 2007
[ Link to Artikel ] [ pdf ]
LSE Agrees to Buy Borsa Italiana for EU1.63 Billion
by Elisa Martinuzzi, Bloomberg, 23 June 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
also featured as:
Another stock aquisition - the london stock exchange cashed out (or coughed up) billions for the italian stock Borsa Italiana
(Original: "Nytt børsoppkjøp - London-børsen blar opp milliarder for den italienske børsen Borsa Italiana")
by Kristin Vallevik Gjerde, Dagens Næringsliv (DN.no), 23 June 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
LSE to purchase Italian bourse
by Elisa Martinuzzi, Shanghai Daily (Online), 25 June 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
LSE nabs Italian exchange for $2.6b
by Elisa Martinuzzi, The West Australian (Online), 25 June 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Everyone wants to be on top - Audi, BMW and Mercedes are competing for the world's top position in the very attractive luxury cars segment
(Original: "Alle wollen nach oben - Audi, BMW und Mercedes-Benz liefern sich ein heißes Wettrennen um die Spitze in der äußerst lukrativen Ober- und Luxusklasse weltweit")by Marco Dalan, Die Welt, 22 June 2007, p. 16
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Investor seeks new buyer for Ceridian
by John Welbes, St. Paul Pioneer Press, 13 June 2007
[ pdf ]
Business: Daily Briefing
The Atlanta Journal – Constitution, 13 June 2007
[ pdf ]
Sale Of Siemens' VDO Seen More Lucrative Than IPO
by A lexander Becker and Michael Brendel, Dow Jones Newswires, 06 June 2007
[ Link to German Version - FAZ.NET ] [ pdf ]
Siemens Should Sell VDO
Associated Press, 06 June 2007[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Experts see good chances for Siemen’s sale of VDO
(Original: "Experten räumen Siemens-VDO-Verkauf gute Chancen ein")
by A lexander Becker and Michael Brendel, Dow Jones Newswires, 06 June 2007
[ Link to article ] [ pdf ]
MAN is keept in leading-strings; VW chairman Piëch wants to chair the supervisory board of the truck conglomerate too
(Original: "MAN kommt ans Gängelband; VW-Aufsichtsratschef Piëch will auch das Kontrollgremium des Lkw-Konzerns führen")by Marco Dalan and Stefan Keidel, Die Welt, 09 May 2007, p. 14
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Ferdinand Piëch's Next Business Idea
(Original: "Ferdinand Piëchs nächste Geschäftsidee")
by Marco Dalan and Stefan Keidel, Die Welt am Sonntag, 06 May 2007, p. 30
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Poison pills erode shareholder value - experts
by Mathieu Robbins, Reuters, 27 April 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Ethics Codex - Scandalous Corporate Governance in Germany
(Original: "Ethik Codex - skandalöse Unternehmensführung in Deutschland")by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt, 20 April 2007, p. 12
[ Link to Online Version ]
Doubt of selfregulation grows
(Original: "Zweifel an Selbstregulierung wachsen")by Frank Seidlitz, Handelszeitung, 25 April 2007, p. 21
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Cracks in the Beautiful Front- The Scandals at Siemens and Volkswagen Reveal Weaknesses in Corporate Governance
(Original: "Risse in der schönen Fassade - Die Skandale bei Siemens und VW zeigen Schwächen in der Unternehmensführung")by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt, 20 April 2007, p. 12
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Duo Enel-Acciona is closer to Endesa
(Original: "Duet Enel-Acciona jest bliżej Endesy")by Wojciech Zieliński, Parkiet, 20 April 2007, p. 12
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Engery: Eon exits offer for Endesa after agreement with Enel
(Original: "Energi: Eon Lägger ned bud på Endesa efter uppgörelse med Enel")Nyhetsbyrån Direkt, 03 April 2007
[ pdf ]
E.ON Drops Endesa Bid After Asset Agreement With Enel
by Thom Rose, Bloomberg, 02 April 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Celesio could fit well with Boots, but a successful bid is unlikely
by Krysia Diver, AFX News, 02 April 2007[ pdf ]
Porsche absorbs VW - The Question is only When?
(Original: "Porsche schluckt VW - die Frage ist nur, wann?")by Marco Dalan, Die Welt (Online), 02 April 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
All in one pot - On the empire of Porsche
(Original: "Alle in einen Topf - Über das Porsche Imperium")by Marco Dalan, Die Welt am Sonntag, 01 April 2007, p. 35
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The Best of the Best: Who owns the Biggest Austrian Companies
(Original: "Die Besten der Besten: Wem gehören Österreichs größte Betriebe")
by Hans Tesch and Bettina Fink, Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) (TV), in: €CO Wirtschafttsmagazin, 29 March 2007, 10:30 pm (CET)
[ Link to TV Magazin ]
Air Berlin Acquires LTU to Add Long-Haul Destinations
by Susanna Ray, International Herald Tribune, 28 March 2007
[ pdf ]
Air Berlin Acquires LTU to Add Long-Haul Destinations
by Susanna Ray, Bloomberg, 27 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
British real-estate constructors are merging - Created a key player on the real estate market
(Original: "Британские строители объединяются - Создан крупнейший игрок на рынке частного жилья")by Roman Kirillov, RBC Daily, 27 March 2007, p. 3
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Porsche increases stake in Volkswagen
by Chad Thomas and Jeremy van Loon, International Herald Tribune, 27 March 2007, p. 15
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Porsche has to make a takeover offer for Volkswagen
(Original: "Porsche obrigada a lançar OPA sobre a Volkswagen")
by Patrícia Silva Dias, Jornal de Negócios Online, 26 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Porsche to Increase Volkswagen Stake Today, Make Takeover Bid
by Chad Thomas and Jeremy van Loon, Bloomberg, 26 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Porsche to increase its Volkswagen stake
BBJ.hu (Hungary) , 26 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
The power of TUI Travel intimidates the Spanish tourism
(Original: "El poder de TUI Travel intimida al turismo español")
by José Sánchez Arce and Carmen Vela, Expansión, 20 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
TUI to Buy Control of First Choice in Travel Merger
by Amy Wilson, Bloomberg, 19 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Tui Shareholders at Disadvantage
(Original: "Tui-Aktionäre kommen schlecht weg")
by Bettina Seidl, ARD, 19 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Firms interested in Merck KGaA's generics threatened by equity investors
by Krysia Diver, AFX News, 8 March 2007[ pdf ]
Wind of change blows through Italy's popolari banks
by Lisa Jucca, Reuters, 2 March 2007
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
European Union (EU) protects itself from Acquisitions - Unified market doesn't stop from limiting M&A
(Original: "ЕС защитился от поглощений - Единый рынок не мешает ограничивать M&A")by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 28 February 2007, p. 3
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Road Clear for IPO of RAG
(Original: "Der Weg für den RAG-Börsengang ist frei")
by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt, 09 February 2007, p. 14
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
New Obstacle for Initial Public Offering (IPO) of RAG
(Original: "Neue Hürden für Börsengang der RAG")by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt, 01 February 2007, p. 15
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Alitalia takeover may be blown off course
by Nick Clark, Financial News, 29 January 2007
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Money for re-purchase, Private US investors have saved up 130 billion USD
(Original: "Деньги на выкуп Частные инвесторы США накопили 130 млрд долларов")by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 18 January 2007
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Ranbaxy good option for Merck's generic ops, Sanofi-Aventis more realistic
by Krysia Diver, AFX News, 09 January 2007[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Seeking Inspiration
by Sandra Beckwith, 2007 “Leadership in Project Management Annual”, Project Management Institute (PMI), December 2006, p. 24-31
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To boost earnings - TUI to restructure tourism, keep shipping
by Reuter, Malaya - The National Newspaper, 19 December 2006
[ Link to Article ]
Interview: Job cuts are to be expected
(Original: "Mit Jobabbau ist zu rechnen - Der Merger-Spezialist Christopher Kummer rät dem ÖGB im STANDARD-Gespräch, sich Jobzusagen vertraglich zu sichern")
by Dr. Alexandra Föderl-Schmid, Der Standard, 16/17 December 2006, p. 22
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
TUI to shake up tourism, keep shipping
by James Regan, Reuters, 15 December 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Nestle will invest 50 mil. USD in Colombia
(Original: "Nestlé invertirá US$50 millones en Colombia")
by Paola Ramírez Leaño, La Republica, 15 Dezember 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Nestle buys Novartis medical food unit for $2.5 bln
by Thomas Atikins, Reuters, 14 December 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
in Spanish:
Nestlé comprará unidad alimentos médicos de Novartis
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
"Ilim Pulp" risks image
(Original: "«Илим Палп» рискует имиджем")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 13 Dezember 2006
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Actavis May Bid for Antibiotice, Make Smaller Drug Purchases
by Alex Kuli and Nina de Roy, Bloomberg, 12 Dezember 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Government seeks buyer for Alitalia
(Original: "Regierung sucht Käufer für Alitalia")
by Florian Eder, Financial Times Deutschland, 06 December 2006, p. 6
[ pdf ]
We are heading towards another peak - Interview with M&A Expert Kummer
(Original: "Wir steuern auf einen weiteren Höhepunkt zu - Interview mit Fusionsexperte Kummer")
by Michael Riedler, Tiroler Wirtschaft, 06 Dezember 2006, p. 2
[ pdf ]
Ask the panel of experts: Due Diligence
in: The Times - Special Interest Supplement on Due Diligence by Mediaplanet, 05 December 2006, p. 6
[ pdf ]
Carrefour Buys Ahold Poland Unit
by Marcel van de Hoef and Ladka Bauerova, International Herald Tribune, 05 December 2006, p. 18
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Carrefour to Buy Ahold's Polish Unit for $500 Million
by Marcel van de Hoef and Ladka Bauerova, Bloomberg, 04 December 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Bond, John Bond - Ex-head of HSBC bank will help the KKR invest fund in Asia
(Original: "Бонд, Джон Бонд - Экс-глава банка HSBC поможет инвестфонду KKR в Азии")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 23 November 2006, p. 3
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Interview: "Relatively well shielded" - On the sale of Bawag
(Original "Relativ gut abgeschottet - Zum Bawag Verkauf: Für den Merger-Spezialisten Christopher Kummer ist es eine einmalige Angelegenheit, sollte ein Hedgefonds zum Zuge kommen")
by Dr. Alexandra Föderl-Schmid, Der Standard, 21 November 2006, p. 17
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Four bidders in race for Bawag – Offers cover ÖGB’s debts
(Original "Vier Bieter im Rennen um die Bawag; Angebote decken ÖGB-Schulden ab")
Der Standard, 21 November 2006, p. 1
[ pdf ]
Russia's Evraz, Norilsk Nickel ink U.S. deals - Oregon Steel Mills to be bought by Evraz for $2.3 billion
by Steven Goldstein, MarketWatch, 20 November 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Foundation blocks Arcelor Mittal's sale of Dofasco
by Julien Ponthus and Emma Davis, Reuters, 13 November 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
in French:
La fondation qui détient Dofasco refuse l'offre d'Arcelor Mittal
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
3M drug division sold in $2.1B deal - Sale affects 300 Maplewood jobs as company sheds sluggish unit
by John Welbes, St. Paul Pioneer Press, 10 November 2006, p. C1
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Last case of Enron - The ex-CEO is put behind bars for a long time
(Original: "Последнее дело Enron Экс-главу компании посадили на долгий срок")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, " 24 October 2006, p. 1
[ pdf ]
M&A deals are checked for honesty – U.S. Ministy of Justice is looking for suspicious deals on the market
(Original: "Сделки M&A проверят на честность - Минюст США ищет сговор на рынке")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 12 October 2006, p. 3
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Morgan Stanley is back at it again – Investment bank is back on the M&A market
(Original: "Morgan Stanley принялся за старое - Инвестбанк решил вернуться на рынок M&A")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 10 October 2006, p. 3
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Deals worth 2,7 trillion dollars - The volume of M&A deals beats the world record
(Original: "Сторговались на 2,7 трлн долларов - Объем сделок M&A бьет мировой рекорд")
by Andrey Kotov, RBC Daily, 02 October 2006, p. 3
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Austrian Airlines: Profitable Growth (Cover Story)
(Original: "AUA: Profitables Wachstum (Cover Story)")
by Erich Cagran, Faktum, October 2006, p. 18-20
[ Link to Online Version ] [ pdf ]
Nasdaq seen playing a waiting game for LSE - U.S. exchange free to bid again in days; financing in question
by Simon Kennedy, MarketWatch, 28 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
German utility's fight for Endesa sparks nationalistic tie-ups in Spain
by David Gow, The Guardian Online , 28 September 2006
[ Link to Article ]
German fight for Endesa sparks patriotic frenzy in Spain
by David Gow, The Guardian, 28 September 2006, p. 29
[ pdf ]
Pharma consolidation trend not over yet
by Krysia Diver, AFX News, 25 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Merck, Nycomed stoke European drugs merger heat
by Sitaraman Shankar, Reuters and International Business Timers, 21 September 2006
[ Link to Article (Reuters) ] [ Link to Article (IBT) ] [ pdf (Reuters) ] [ pdf (IBT) ]
ANALYSIS-European mid-cap pharma desperate for scale
by Ben Hirschler, Reuters, 21 September 2006
[ pdf ]
Merck KGaA Shuns Financial Advisers on Serono Bid
by Julia Werdigier, Bloomberg, 21 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Scania Owners open to Higher Bids
(Original: "Scania-Eigner offen für höhere Offerte")
by Thomas Fromm, Financial Times Deutschland, 19 September 2006, p. 10
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Ford snaps up Rover brand from Chinese
(Original: "Ford schnappt Chinesen die Marke Rover weg")
by hz, Handelsblatt, 19 September 2006, p. 14
[ Link to Article (Online Version) ] [ pdf ]
Cheap Loans increase the Merger Fever
(Original: "Imprumuturile ieftine sporesc febra achizitiilor")
by Daniel Catana, Capital, 19 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Telecom Italia Breaks Into Three Units, Abandons Convergence
by Aude Lagorce, Dow Jones Newswires, 12 September 2006
[ pdf ]
Telecom Italia in major strategy shift - Company abandons convergence plans, will instead split into three units
by Aude Lagorce, MarketWatch, 12 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Telecom Italia splits up itself
(Original: "Telecom Italia zerlegt sich selbst")
by Thomas Fromm, Financial Times Deutschland, 12 September 2006, p. 4
[ pdf ]
Telecom Italia mulls shake-up - Speculation that group could sell mobile assets; shares suspended in Milan
by Aude Lagorce, MarketWatch, 11 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Decision on the Sale of ALTANA's Pharmaceutical Division in Crunch Mode
(Original: "Entscheidung über Verkauf von ALTANA Pharmasparte in heißer Phase")
by Elke Pfeifer, Deutsche Presse Agentur dpa-afx, 06 September 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Actavis Offers $2.5 Billion for Pliva, Topping Barr
by Alex Kuli, Bloomberg, 31 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Austrian Airlines on the Brink of Increasing Capital
(Original: "Austrian Airlines stehen vor Kapitalerhöhung")
by Oliver Stock, Handelsblatt, 30 August 2006, p. 16
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Austrian Airlines (AUA): Lufthansa Rules Out Acquisition via Increase of Capital
(Original: "AUA: Lufthansa schliesst Einstieg via Kapitalerhöhung aus")
Wirtschaftsblatt Online, 30 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
A european mega banking merger in Italy
Pioneer Investors, 29 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
New Mega Bank Baits Shareholders
(Original: "Neue Megabank ködert Aktionäre")
by Florian Eder, Financial Times Deutschland, 28 August 2006, p. 1
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
The largest bank will be in Europe
TeleTrade, 28 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Italian merger to create top bank
by Reuters, CNN World Business, 28 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Intesa and Sanpaolo prepare Mega Merger
(Original: "Intesa und Sanpaolo bereiten Großfusion vor")
Austrian Press Association (APA), 27 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Italy's Banking giant to be created by Merger
by Deepika Garg, The Money Times, 27 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Italy's Banks Intesa and Sanpaolo for a Big Merger
(Original: "Italiens Banken Intesa und Sanpaolo für eine Großfusion")
by Lisa Jucca and Gianluca Semeraro, Reuters, 27. August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Intesa, Sanpaolo agree to create Europe bank giant
by Lisa Jucca and Gianluca Semeraro, Reuters, 26 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
JPMorgan One Equity Eyes Ford Luxury Auto Group
by Shasha Dai and John D. Stoll, Dow Jones News Service, 25 August 2006
[ pdf ]
Santander taken by surprise by the merger Sanpaolo-Intesa / analysts
(Original: "Santander prise de court par la fusion Sanpaolo-Intesa / analystes")
Reuters, 25 August 2006
[ pdf ]
Santander seen snubbed in Intesa/Sanpaolo merger
by Lisa Jucca, Reuters, 24 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Ford should Consider Buying Rover Rights
(Original: "Ford sollte Kauf der Rover-Rechte ernsthaft überlegen")
by Michael Brendel, Dow Jones Newswires, 23 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Swiss draws a positive interim balance
(Original: "Swiss zieht positive Zwischenbilanz")
by Klaus Bonanomi, Der Standard, 22 August 2006, p. 17
[ Link to Article (Short Version) ] [ pdf ]
Austrian Airlines (AUA) should Look for a Strong Partner
(Original: "AUA soll sich einen starken Partner suchen")
by Dr. Alexandra Föderl-Schmid, Der Standard, 18 August 2006, p. 18
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
German pharmacists go to law over first affiliate of Netherlands' DocMorris
Pharma Marketletter, 14 August 2006
[ pdf ]
After DocMorris Court Decision: Pharmacy Chains Push for the German Market
(Original: "Nach DocMorris-Entscheidung: Apothekenketten drängen auf den deutschen Markt")
by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt, 10 August 2006, p. 11
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
As Cepsa stake sale looms, perfect match unlikely
by Christopher Bjork and David Roman, Dow Jones Newswires, 07 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
in Spanish:
Pocos Compradores Se Perfilan Ante Venta Acciones Cepsa
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Booyah Breakdown: Tackling Takeovers
by Tracy Byrnes, The Street.com, 05 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Financial Investors aim at the Pharmaceutical Industry: Sale of the Altana Division could be the Breakthrough for Private Equity Firms
(Original: "Finanzinvestoren nehmen Pharma-Branche ins Visier: Verkauf von Altana-Sparte könnte der Durchbruch für Private-Equity-Firmen sein")
by Frank Seidlitz, Die Welt, 02 August 2006, p. 12
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
E.ON to Appeal Spain's Conditions for Endesa Takeover
by Peter Dinkloh, Bloomberg, 01 August 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
A Good Day for E.ON - Mergers & Acquisitions Expert Kummer about the Acquisition of Endesa and E.ON's Way to become the Number One
(Original: "Ein guter Tag für E.ON“ Fusionsexperte Kummer über den Endesa-Kauf und den Weg zur Nummer eins in der Welt")
by Daniel Chmielewski, Ruhr Nachrichten, 29 July 2006
[ pdf ]
Wal-Mart Joins Rivals in Retreating From German Retail Market
by Maria Sheahan and Thomas Mulier, Bloomberg, 28 July 2006
[ Link to Article ] [ pdf ]
Wal-Mart Stores Inc: Webster University's Kummer Comments on Wal-Mart's German Exit
by Maria Sheahan, Bloomberg, 28 July 2006
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Good Advice for Much Money
(Original: "Guter Rat für viel Geld")
by Stefan Kaiser, Der Tagesspiegel, 26 July 2006, p. 15
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The Web: Indian Tech M&As Growing
by Gene Koprowski, United Press International (UPI), 19 July 2006
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A Pressing Pause on an EMI-Waner Deal - A European court's surprise decision to overturn the Sony BMG merger makes it less likely that EMI and Warner Music will ever make sweet music together
by Paul R. La Monica, CNN Money, 13 July 2006
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GM/Nissan/Renault - When three ill get into one bed
(Original: "GM/Nissan/Renault - Wenn sich drei Kranke in ein Bett legen")
Manager Magazin Online, 12 July 2006
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Expert Considers Subsequent Merger of GM/Renault/Nissan A Possibility
(Original: "Experte hält spätere Fusion von GM/Renault/Nissan für denkbar")
by Michael Brendel, Dow Jones Newswires, 11 July 2006
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PLIVA - The School of Hostile Takeover
(Original: "PLIVA škola neprijateljskog preuzimanja")
by Antonija Knežević and Hrvoje Mateljić, Lider Press (Croatia), 7 July 2006, p. 14 - 18
Capers on Pizza Margherita: Mergers - After only four years appetite on big mergers is back
(Original: "Kapern auf der Margherita: Fusionen - Nach nur vier Jahren wächst in der Wirtschaft wieder der Appetit auf grosse Übernahmen")
by Stefan Deges and Katharina Pracejus, Rheinischer Merkur, 23 March 2006, p. 14
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