Motivations Behind the Acquisition of Mutual Funds

21 Pages Posted: 31 Mar 2006

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Xiyu (Thomas) Zhou

University of Alaska Fairbanks - School of Management (SOM)

Kevin C.H. Chiang

University of Alaska Fairbanks - School of Management (SOM); Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge - Department of Finance

Date Written: October 2005

Abstract

This paper studies the motivations behind mutual fund acquisitions. Results indicate that, consistent with the existing corporate mergers and acquisitions literature, a desire to seek synergy in the form of cost reduction in distribution and internal operation drives mutual fund acquisitions. In addition, acquisitions are partly driven by a desire to acquire managerial talent and a respectful performance record.

Keywords: mutual fund, acquisition, synergy

JEL Classification: G2, G23

Suggested Citation

Zhou, Xiyu (Thomas) and Chiang, Kevin C.H., Motivations Behind the Acquisition of Mutual Funds (October 2005). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=892906 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.892906

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