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September 10, 2025International Journal of Accounting and Business FinanceOpen Access

Impact of Capital Structure Dynamics on Acquirers’ Post MA Performance: Evidence from a Frontier Market

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DGD. W. GooneratneSBS. Buvanendra

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Overview

Dynamic analysis reveals that leverage changes reduce acquirer performance in mergers and acquisitions, indicating potential risks.

Key Points

  • A rise in leverage significantly reduces acquirers' financial performance after mergers and acquisitions.
  • The study found a negative relationship between equity multiplier and acquirer performance, revealing financial risks.
  • Panel data from 630 firm-year observations shows significant influence of capital structure dynamics on company success.
  • Policy implications suggest the need for revised merger guidelines and regulations in frontier markets.

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Gooneratne et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d24654b1d3bfb60f83b9https://doi.org/10.4038/ijabf.v11i1.167
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