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August 14, 2025INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIONS & RESEARCH ANALYSIS

Stock Market Reaction to Mergers and Acquisitions: A Review of the Event Study Literature

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PMP.S. MalikSKSunil Kumar

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Overview

Review highlights variations in stock market reactions to M&A announcements, suggesting implications for stakeholders.

Key Points

  • The stock market reacts differently to M&A announcements, often showing initial short-term gains that may not last.
  • Event studies reveal abnormal returns related to the timing of M&A announcements and payment methods used.
  • Reviewing prior literature uncovers varying responses influenced by geographic context, especially in emerging markets.
  • Understanding these reactions can help management make strategic M&A decisions and optimize target selection.

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Malik et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a363510a429f797332a509https://doi.org/10.62823/ijira/5.3(i).7834
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