ANALYZING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: UNDERSTANDING FAILURES AND ROOT CAUSES THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH
AUTHOR – NUHA RAHMAN, STUDENT AT AMITY LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA
BEST CITATION – NUHA RAHMAN, ANALYZING MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS: UNDERSTANDING FAILURES AND ROOT CAUSES THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH, ILE MULTIDISCIPLINARY JOURNAL, 4 (1) OF 2025, PG. 1161-1166, APIS – 3920-0007 | ISSN – 2583-7230
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have long stood as a cornerstone method for corporate growth, diversification, and strategic maneuvers. However, despite their widespread adoption, there exists a notable body of literature indicating that M&A endeavors often fall short of their intended objectives, rendering them unsuccessful by conventional measures. This study endeavors to elucidate the true extent of M&A failure rates, drawing upon empirical evidence from scholarly research. Furthermore, it aims to dissect the multitude of reasons attributed to such failures, as documented across various academic investigations. By synthesizing these findings, this study seeks to offer a comprehensive perspective on both the prevalence of M&A failures and the underlying factors contributing to their occurrence. Through this analysis, it aims to inform future research endeavors, shedding light on the magnitude of the issue and pinpointing the fundamental challenges that warrant attention and resolution.
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Operation, Failures in M&A, Reasons for failure of M&A strategies.