List of Figures

xiv

List of Tables

xix

Abbreviations

xxiii

Terms and Definitions

xxv

Definitions of Merger and Acquisition Terms

xxv

Definitions of Methodology Terms

xxvi

Definitions of Terms With Meanings Specific to this Study

xxviii

Structure and Style

xxxi

Layout and Signposts

xxxi

Topic Areas

xxxi

Chapter 1: Introduction

1

1.1. Introduction

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1.1.1. Main Points

1

1.2. Rationale for Research: To Improve Acquisition Performance

4

1.2.1. Introduction

4

1.2.2. The Need for Better M&A Performance

4

1.2.3. Limits of the Traditional View of Performance Improvement

10

1.2.4. An Alternative View of Performance Improvement

22

1.2.5. There Is a Need to Identify and Manage Factors That Contribute to Forgone Opportunities

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