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Game theoretic analysis of the mattel-Radica acquisiton

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  • González, Maximiliano

    (School of Management, Universidad de los Andes)

  • Mayorca, María

    (Economics, Universidad del Rosario)

  • Vera, Alejandro

    (Economics, Universidad del Rosario)

Abstract

The aim of this paper is twofold: First, we analyze the recent Mattel-Radica acquisition within the Gans and Stern (2000) game-theoretic model; and second, we argued that this case-study analysis is useful to add to the M&A literature a new dimension: technology and knowledge as a bargaining tool. The case-study approach used here allows us to provide a general framework to better understand M&A in the "market of ideas"

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  • González, Maximiliano & Mayorca, María & Vera, Alejandro, 2008. "Game theoretic analysis of the mattel-Radica acquisiton," Galeras. Working Papers Series 021, Universidad de Los Andes. Facultad de Administración. School of Management.
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    Keywords

    Mergers and acquisition; game theory; case study;
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    JEL classification:

    • G32 - Financial Economics - - Corporate Finance and Governance - - - Financing Policy; Financial Risk and Risk Management; Capital and Ownership Structure; Value of Firms; Goodwill
    • G14 - Financial Economics - - General Financial Markets - - - Information and Market Efficiency; Event Studies; Insider Trading
    • L63 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Manufacturing - - - Microelectronics; Computers; Communications Equipment

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