Trends and Pattern

Trends and Pattern

There has been a considerable increase in cross border deals since the mid 90s and the trend still continues. Earlier, the foreign firms were satisfying there needs for market expansion by owning subsidiaries in the international market. But now the cross border M&A have become the most popular for market expansion in the international sector for the firms. This was as a result of financial liberalization policies, government policies and regional agreements.

Reallocation of capital across firms occurs through either sale of property, plant, equipment or through M&A. In case of cross-border M&A, the main activities of the acquirer and the target firm are registered in two different countries. 

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