Innovation as Determining Factor of Post-M&A Performance: The Case of Vietnam

International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 8, No. 18, pp. 25-31, 2013.

7 Pages Posted: 21 Aug 2013

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Quan Hoang Vuong

Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) - Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management; Phenikaa University

Nancy K. Napier

Boise State University - College of Business & Economics

Donaldine Samson

Stamford International University

Date Written: August 20, 2013

Abstract

This research aims to communicate new results of empirical investigations to learn about the relationship between determination of controlling an acquired firm’s capital, assets and brand versus its capability of innovation and ex post performance of Vietnam’s M&A industry in the 2005-2012 period. The analysis employs a categorical data sample, consisting of 212 M&A cases, and performs a number of logistic regressions with significant results being reported on relationships between pre-M&A strategic pursuit of innovation (versus capital/physical assets) of the acquired and post-M&A performance. In addition, pre-M&A capital expenditures tend to cause poor post-M&A performance. As a general conclusion, this study shows that creative performance can be a factor to pursue in M&A transactions, which suggests the need to emphasize capable and willing human capital. However, in a wave of M&A where there is an overwhelming emphasis on assets and brands, the innovation factor’s impact is limited.

Keywords: mergers and acquisitions, innovation, creativity, firm performance, economic transition, human capital, financial markets

JEL Classification: L25, O10, O30, P31, P34

Suggested Citation

Vuong, Quan Hoang and Napier, Nancy K. and Samson, Donaldine, Innovation as Determining Factor of Post-M&A Performance: The Case of Vietnam (August 20, 2013). International Journal of Business and Management, Vol. 8, No. 18, pp. 25-31, 2013. , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2313056

Quan Hoang Vuong (Contact Author)

Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) - Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management ( email )

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Nancy K. Napier

Boise State University - College of Business & Economics ( email )

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United States
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Donaldine Samson

Stamford International University ( email )

16, Motorway Road - Km2
Prawet
Bangkok, Phetchaburi 10250
Thailand

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