Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions

Cary L. Cooper|Sydney Finkelstein
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25 February 2026
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Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions stands out from the competition due to its focus on three key characteristics: studies from scholars in different countries, with different research questions, relying on different theoretical perspective. Such a broad and inclusive approach to mergers and acquisitions is not easily replicated in academic journals, with much narrower mandates and metrics.

Volume 24 of this annual series explores a range of issues, from the pre-deal phase of mergers and acquisitions, merger integration and value judgements in the public sector, to private equity-backed buy-and-build strategy and UK regional economic governance.

This collection of new and current research highlights interesting behavioural themes as well as timely practical solutions to the dilemma of mergers and acquisitions failures. Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions Volume 24 is of interest to scholars in strategic management, organizational theory and behaviour who are studying questions around mergers and acquisitions. Doctoral students will benefit from access to the diversity of research that can trigger new research questions and expanded research agendas.

Introduction: Current Trends in M&A Research; Cary L. Cooper and Sydney Finkelstein

  • Chapter 1. Pre-M&A “Leadership” Eight years Later?: How has Behavioral Due Diligence Faired?; Judith Ann Gebhardt
  • Chapter 2. Contextualizing the Pre-Deal Phase of Mergers and Acquisitions: A Strategic Decision Making Process Perspective; Bowen Lou and Neil G. Shepherd
  • Chapter 3. Planning and merger integration: Scrutinizing the dynamics of value judgements in the public sector; Sally Riad and Urs Daellenbach
  • Chapter 4. Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions Research through Acker’s Firm Inequality Regimes Framework; Janja Annabel Tardios
  • Chapter 5. Nexus Between Mergers and Acquisitions Strategies and ESG Performance: The Influence of Green Governance Structure; Dramani Angsoyiri, Fadi Alkaraan, and Judith John
  • Chapter 6. Uncoupling the Private Equity-backed Buy-and-Build Strategy; Niklas Linder, David P. Kroon, and Svetlana N. Khapova
  • Chapter 7. Modelling RWI and EOP Contracts to Mitigate M&A Valuation Risk; Kamal Ghosh Ray
  • Chapter 8. UK Regional Economic Governance: Corporate Insights into Possible Reform Options; Philip McCann

Cary L. Cooper is the 50th Anniversary Professor of Organizational Psychology and Health at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK. Cooper is the author and editor of more than 175 books and is one of Britain's most quoted business gurus.

Sydney Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, and the host of the podcast, The Sydcast. Professor Finkelstein is a recognized thought leader on leadership, strategy, and corporate governance.