## Abstract M&A (merger and acquisition) activities in the European Union expanded steadily in the 1990s, reaching a peak in 1999 and 2000. But there was a big slowdown after that, due to a faltering global economy, the 9/11 attacks, and fears of terrorism and regulatory changes. Many firms were fo
The decline of euro M&A
β Scribed by Bruce A. Benet; Joseph H. Godwin; Stephen R. Goldberg
- Book ID
- 102296560
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2005
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 52 KB
- Volume
- 16
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1044-8136
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
When the European community adopted the euro as a common currency, pundits were optimistic. It was supposed to open the way for beneficial mergers. But much of the expected merger mania never materialized. What happened? Β© 2005 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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