Συγχωνεύσεις ναυτιλιακών εταιρειών, χρηματοοικονομική ανάλυση αγοράστριας εταιρείας
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Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to analyze issues related to Mergers and Acquisitions in shipping industry. Mergers and acquisitions are strategies through of which companies, including shipping companies, seek to enhance their competitive advantages and strengthen their position in the market. However, a merger or acquisition does not always have the desirable results. Many critical factors may affect either their success or failure. The first part of this study carries out the literature review while the second one consists of the data analysis. Firstly, the types of Mergers and Acquisitions are mentioned as well as the incentives that lead firms in such acts. Then, a throwback to the "wave" of mergers in the U.S., Europe and Greece is represented, whilst the role of the Competition Commission for these areas. To continue with, we refer to the benefits of the mergers and acquisitions, the reasons behind failure and what can be done in order to prevent failure. In the last part, there is a specialization in maritime industry.