Relationships Matter: the Impact of Bank-Firm Relationships on Mergers and Acquisitions in Japan

We examine the influence of bank-firm relationships on mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Japan. This examination dissects the effect of firms’ linkages with banks through lending, director, and ownership relationships. This study uses a comprehensive data set that spans the period from 2000 to...

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Main Authors: French, J.J (Author), Yan, J. (Author), Yasuda, Y. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2019
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