Motiv till företagsförvärv

Sammanfattning: Purpose: To compare and analyse four cases and some relevant journal articles. Methodology: Case studies/Cross sectional design and qualitative interviews. Theoretical perspectives: Transaction cost theory and relevant journal articles in order to identify motives already brought to the publics attention. Empirical foundation: Interview with either CEO alternatively head of investor relations/a coworker at investor relations department at each of the case companies. The companies consist of Sandvik Group, Beijer Tech AB, Klövern AB and Modern Ekonomi Sverige AB. Conclusions: Three out of four case motives could be considered related to company growth. All case companies acquired businesses in line with their own. In each case, the companies were known to each other, respectivley, even before the actual acquisition. Considering the circumstances, no motives may be viewed upon as extraordinary or particularly unexpected.