Influencing Factors of Merger and Acquisition in ICT Industry

Abstract

This research was carried out to identify the factors which are critical to make Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) a successful activity. To achieve the results, the questionnaire was derived and checked for dependability. In the next phase companies are identified which witnessed the process of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A). The companies were Warid, LinkdotNet, Mobilink and NSN Networks. Then in the employees were requested to complete the questionnaire. Questionnaire was derived using the important variables which were identified as Offers, Performance of Team and Merger and Acquisition during the literature review, SPSS software was used to further analyze the data for correlation and regression tests. The correlation tests showed that there is positive significant correlation among all the factors, while the regression test showed that the model is fit for the research and can predict future research results. On the completion of this research and evaluation of data we are hopeful of providing a useful in sight of corporate mergers in the era of fundamental changes and daily changing market scenarios. It will provide us some outlines to make Merger and Acquisitions (M&A) a fruitful outcome and enable company to gain competitive advantage.

Keywords: Offers, Team Performance, Merger and acquisition, ICT industry