COMPARISON OF INTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC ACQUISITIONS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

International Aquisitions (IAs) have been used extensively by companies. Although IAsdiffer from_x000D_ domestic aquisitions, there is not a literature review about how they differ. A literature review of_x000D_ acquisitions in terms of comparison between international and domestic deals is provided in this study._x000D_ Based on the literature, it was shown that international acquisitions differ significantly from domestic_x000D_ acquisitions in terms of motivations, outcomes, success factors, integration problems, information_x000D_ asymmetry, and diversification. The study also identifies new aveanues for acquisition researh. The_x000D_ acquisition paradox and motivation-outcome inconsistency are identified as major issues in acquisition_x000D_ research, and ways to deal with these issues including using benchmarking methodology, risk-adjusted_x000D_ returns, and examining motivations in different ways are provided. In addition, acquisitions by emerging_x000D_ market multinationals and private companies, acquisitions of state-owned enterprises, pre-announcement_x000D_ and negotiation stages are identified as understudied areas with great potential in acquisition research.