Year: 2014
Type: article
Abstract: The paper presents an overview and analysis of company acquisition activity in Scotland over the period 2003-12. An acquisition remains a rare avenue for company growth, and data demonstrates that Scottish companies are less likely to acquire other companies, or be bought, than those in other comparable countries. Scottish companies are also less likely to be involved in international acquisition activity. Company motivations for pursuing acquisition as a growth model appear to relate to speed and risk and include: securing investment, accessing skills and knowledge, expanding products and services ranges, quicker entry to new markets and being able to compete for larger contracts. This research demonstrates that acquisition activity can be an important trigger for sustained growth for Scottish companies.
Authors: Paul Hopkins, Kenny Richmond, Kevin Kane
Institution: Scottish Enterprise
Language: English
Subfield: Finance
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1006480095