| Author | Narayan, Ashish |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-06-44 |
| Subject(s) | Telecommunication Mergers
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Business Administration |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ;no. SM-06-44 |
| Abstract | Merger and Acquisition (M&A) activity is on the rise as companies are back in good
health after a dull phase of four years following the economic slowdown. The Telecom
sector, which has also undergone recession, has also made a strong comeback. This sector
has diverse characteristics of huge cash flows and revenues (like Utility) and a high
growth rate and international character (like Information Technology).
Driven by technological, regulatory and financial conditions, service providers are
looking to expand across geographical boundaries and services in most parts of the world
(except USA). Together with this phenomenon, there is rising consolidation to derive
synergy benefits and establish market dominance. Geographical expansion strategies are
found to be regional, multi domestic and global in character while expansion across
service lines is a move to become an integrated player providing voice telephony (fixed
and mobile), Internet (broadband) and Cable Television. The dominant motive for M&As
are Consolidation in horizontal markets, Geographic market entry and Consolidation in
vertical markets.
Between strategy and motive, finance plays a very crucial role and effective management
of debt and deployment of cash flows is one of the key success factors in carrying out
M&As. Also, remaining focused on the strategy and flexible in approach is observed as
an important characteristic for growth.
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| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Venkatesh, Sundar ; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Pandey, Indra Mohan;Kauranen, Ilkka ; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | AIT Fellowship ; |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. BA.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2006 |