📄 Abstract
This study explores the theoretical foundations, market dynamics, and strategic implications of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the U.S. capital market, aiming to identify key theories, assess previous research, and provide insights into corporate consolidation trends. The objectives include examining fundamental M&A theories, analyzing financial and regulatory market dynamics, reviewing valuation methods and post-merger integration challenges, and understanding the strategic implications for corporate growth and shareholder value. Using a literature review methodology, the study synthesizes academic research, industry reports, and empirical studies to evaluate theories such as agency theory, synergy theory, and resource-based perspectives alongside empirical evidence on deal structures, financing mechanisms, and post-merger performance. The findings indicate that financial synergies, market expansion, regulatory influences, and competitive pressures drive M&A transactions. Moreover, the study posits that for a successful M&A deal, due diligence, valuation accuracy, and integration strategies are key. The study also highlights the impact of evolving market conditions, technological advancements, and policy changes on M&A trends. In conclusion, M&A remains a vital strategy for corporate growth and market positioning in the U.S. capital market, though no single theory fully explains all M&A activities.
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📚 How to Cite:
Ephraim Narteh-Kofi , Eric Asamoah, Tobias Kwame Adukpo, Nicholas Mensah , MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS IN THE U.S. CAPITAL MARKET: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS, MARKET DYNAMICS, AND STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS. , Volume 12 , Issue 3, march 2025, EPRA International Journal of Economics, Business and Management Studies (EBMS) , DOI: https://doi.org/10.36713/epra20500