...Andrew Garofolo Purpose This study aims to examine how target stakeholder networks, specifically alliances, venture capital backing and public ownership, shape the duration of the acquisition closing process. We focus on why some acquisitions take longer to close by highlighting the stakeholder...

...David King; Elio Shijaku; Ainhoa Urtasun Purpose The authors propose and test a theoretical framework that develops and analyzes precursors to firm acquisitions to determine if acquirers differ from other firms. Design/methodology/approach The authors use longitudinal, archival data from...

...Sina Amiri; David King; Samuel DeMarie Purpose There are multiple perspectives of divestiture and its performance that require reconciliation. While research finds a positive market response to divestment announcement, divestiture of prior acquisitions are generally viewed negatively. The purpose...

...Svante Schriber; David R. King; Florian Bauer Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop the role of integration flexibility as a mediator of acquisition performance and demonstrate how this capability varies across firms. Design/methodology/approach The study develops a conceptual...