Why banking mergers often fail

Article Abstract:

Many banks throughout the world have been, or are being, merged, but the supposed benefits of improved efficiencies and cost savings have not yet been proven, says a report by Standard & Poor's. Many scholars and analysts are unconvinced that economies of scale are even achievable, says the report. A study was made of 30 top American banks, some of which had been involved in prior mergers, but the level of efficiency achieved was similar among all banks irrespective of their engagement in mergers. Cost savings were not made in relation to the increased size of the bank.

Commercial Banks, Commercial Banking, Economic aspects, Bank mergers, Standard & Poor's Corp.

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Treuhand's mission completed

Article Abstract:

The Treunhandanstalt, the agency formed in 1991 to deal with privatisations in eastern Germany, has overseen the liquidation of 3,700 out of around 14,000 state-owned companies. Its earnings have reached $47 billion, but it still has debts, with 60 companies remaining to be sold. Its activities were completed at the end of 1994, and it has now been dissolved.

Management, Germany, Privatization, Privatization (Business), Treuhandanstalt

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Completed deals

Article Abstract:

A selection of completed international mergers and acquisitions that took place between 22 Feb, 1995, and 20 Mar, 1995, is presented. Details include target and acquirer companies, plus terms where available.

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