Mergers and Acquisitions in Developing Countries

Presenter

Arsen Zhaichybekov

Campus

UMass Lowell

Sponsor

Robert Isaac Carr, Department of Communications Media, UMass Lowell

Schedule

Session 3, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM [Schedule by Time][Poster Grid for Time/Location]

Location

Poster Board C9, Poster Showcase Room (163), Row 1 (C1-C10) [Poster Location Map]

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the impact of mergers and acquisitions(M&A) on the economy in developing European countries. There have been many studies on M&A in developed European countries such as Germany, the UK, France, and Spain but little research has been done on developing countries such as Turkey, Poland, Hungary, and Serbia. My research will provide a broader and better understanding of M&A deals in developing countries in Europe but will also serve as an interesting comparison between developed countries. I will be analyzing the Turkish and Polish economies and how companies such as Turk Telecom and Avivas were financed. M&A in Turkey and Poland have gone down even though the unemployment and GDP in each country are rising which is unusual. Commonly, GDP and M&A have positive correlations with each other. In Turkey and Poland however, they seem to be negatively correlated. Understanding how M&As affect the economy is crucial because they influence employment levels, productivity competition, and overall economic development such as GDP. This research can also identify opportunities to maximize synergy in an M&A while mitigating financial losses, ultimately contributing to a better economy. M&As differ in each country in Europe by institutional setting, laws, taxes, and regulations which makes it an interesting area to explore. 

Keywords

Finance , Econmics , Business, Europe

Research Area

Finance

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