This paper analyses how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can act as a strategic instrument for business growth and value creation for firms. After a first introductory part that defines the phenomenon of M&A, its main characteristics and types are described in order to understand the theoretical foundations of the topic. The dissertation continues with an analysis of the strategic, managerial and financial motives that lead companies to undertake these operations. Particular attention is given to the creation of value through M&A, the associated risks and ways to evaluate its success. The theoretical framework is then followed by a real-world case: the acquisition of Instagram by Facebook (now Meta Platforms). The transaction is briefly analysed in terms of strategic coherence, synergies achieved and long-term performance. It is also briefly compared with the less successful acquisition of WhatsApp. The final objective of the paper is to understand under which conditions M&A can really contribute to the improvement of a company’s performance and strategic positioning.
Questo elaborato analizza come le operazioni di fusione e acquisizione (M&A) possano costituire uno strumento strategico per la crescita aziendale e la creazione di valore per le imprese. Dopo una prima parte introduttiva che definisce il fenomeno delle M&A, ne vengono descritte le principali caratteristiche e tipologie, al fine di comprendere i fondamenti teorici dell'argomento. La trattazione prosegue con l’analisi delle motivazioni strategiche, manageriali e finanziarie che spingono le imprese a intraprendere queste operazioni. Un’attenzione particolare è rivolta alla creazione di valore attraverso le M&A, i rischi associati e le modalità per valutarne il successo. Al quadro teorico segue poi un caso concreto: l’acquisizione di Instagram da parte di Facebook (oggi Meta Platforms). L’operazione viene sinteticamente analizzata in termini di coerenza strategica, sinergie ottenute e performance nel lungo periodo. Viene inoltre confrontata brevemente con l’acquisizione di WhatsApp, caratterizzata da un minore successo. L’obiettivo finale del lavoro è comprendere in quali condizioni le M&A possano realmente contribuire al miglioramento delle performance e del posizionamento strategico di un’impresa.
Operazioni di M&A come strumento di crescita e creazione di valore
RIZZI, GIORGIA
2024/2025
Abstract
This paper analyses how mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can act as a strategic instrument for business growth and value creation for firms. After a first introductory part that defines the phenomenon of M&A, its main characteristics and types are described in order to understand the theoretical foundations of the topic. The dissertation continues with an analysis of the strategic, managerial and financial motives that lead companies to undertake these operations. Particular attention is given to the creation of value through M&A, the associated risks and ways to evaluate its success. The theoretical framework is then followed by a real-world case: the acquisition of Instagram by Facebook (now Meta Platforms). The transaction is briefly analysed in terms of strategic coherence, synergies achieved and long-term performance. It is also briefly compared with the less successful acquisition of WhatsApp. The final objective of the paper is to understand under which conditions M&A can really contribute to the improvement of a company’s performance and strategic positioning.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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