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The International Finance Discussion Papers logo links to the International Finance Discussion Papers home page Cross-border Bank Acquisitions: Is there a Performance Effect?
Ricardo Correa
2008-922  (March 2008)

Abstract:  This paper uses a unique database that includes deal and bank balance sheet information for 220 cross-border acquisitions between 1994 and 2003 to analyze the characteristics and performance effects of international takeovers on target banks. A discrete choice estimation shows that banks are more likely to get acquired in a cross-border deal if they are large, bad performers, in a small country, and when the banking sector is concentrated. Post-acquisition performance for target banks does not improve in the first two years relative to domestically-owned financial institutions. This result is explained by a decrease in the banks' net interest margin in developed countries and an increase in overhead costs in emerging economies.

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Keywords
Mergers and acquisitions, performance, international banking

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