Takeover Waves |
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| Authors: | Ramon Fauli-Oller |
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| Institution: | Department of Economics University of Alicante Campus de Sant Vicent 03071 Alicante, Spain |
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| Abstract: | Horizontal takeovers often occur in waves. A sequence of takeovers is obtained in a Cournot setting with cost asymmetries. They are motivated by two different reasons: (1) a low realization of demand increases the profitability of takeovers; (2) takeovers raise the profitability of future takeovers. A possible explanation of merger races is also obtained by showing that firms buying in the first place pay a lower price for their targets. |
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