The timing of mergers along the production chain, capital structure, and risk dynamics

B-Tier
Journal: Journal of Banking & Finance
Year: 2015
Volume: 57
Issue: C
Pages: 51-64

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2.011 = (α=2.01 / 1 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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Abstract

I demonstrate that the timing of vertical mergers is generally dependent on industry characteristics. My predictions are consistent with empirically observed patterns of vertical mergers. I show that merger activity during economic upturns tends to be motivated by operating efficiencies, while merger activity during economic downturns tends to occur as a means of keeping production chain operational. Mergers allow firms to capture synergies and improve efficiencies in order to survive economic contractions. The pricing framework implies that a vertical merger decision usually reduces risk during two different economic states.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jbfina:v:57:y:2015:i:c:p:51-64
Journal Field
Finance
Author Count
1
Added to Database
2026-01-29