Why Companies Merge and Acquire: Key Reasons and Types of M&A

Discover why companies merge and acquire others. Explore key reasons like synergy and growth, and understand the different ...
Seeking Alpha

American Water Works: Little Appeal Following Merger Potential

American Water Works is a high-quality, A-rated water utility with a strong history but faces valuation and CapEx headwinds. AWK's announced merger with Essential Utilities is strategically logical ...

In a Year of Mergers, Midsize Firm Market Saw Major Consolidation

It was also a year of merger innovation among the midsize cohort, as some firms entered multiple combinations in the span of ...
Crude Oil Prices

Mergers Are Back — But Wall Street’s Not Buying the Hype

Many mergers claim to be “transformative,” but history shows that most destroy shareholder value — often benefiting executives and bankers more than investors. Three recent deals illustrate differing ...