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Merger and acquisition research in the Asia-Pacific region: A review of the evidence and future directions

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  • Faff, Robert
  • Prasadh, Shyaam
  • Shams, Syed

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This paper provides a comprehensive review of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&As) research conducted in the Asia-Pacific region over the last decade. We also identify gaps in the literature and highlight some important research issues that provide directions for future research.

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  • Faff, Robert & Prasadh, Shyaam & Shams, Syed, 2019. "Merger and acquisition research in the Asia-Pacific region: A review of the evidence and future directions," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 50(C), pages 267-278.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:riibaf:v:50:y:2019:i:c:p:267-278
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ribaf.2019.06.002
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    • G34 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Mergers; Acquisitions; Restructuring; Corporate Governance
    • G18 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Government Policy and Regulation
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
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