A paradox of synergy: Contagion and capacity effects in mergers and acquisitions

作者:Shaver J Myles*
来源:Academy of Management Review, 2006, 31(4): 962-976.
DOI:10.5465/amr.2006.22527468

摘要

Integrating merged businesses to realize synergies can adversely affect the distribution of potential outcomes through two mechanisms: the contagion effect and the capacity effect. I describe these effects, highlight when they will be pronounced, and discuss their importance. My arguments demonstrate that an inherent element of synergy-based mergers and acquisitions is that actions to facilitate synergy capture can amplify threats and can inhibit firms' ability to respond to favorable conditions in the business environment.

  • 出版日期2006-10