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Research on Pricing Mechanism of Mergers and Acquisitions

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Mergers and acquisitions of listed companies has become an important part of China’s capital market. This paper describes the existing M & A pricing method and analyzes the defects of the existing pricing methods. Based on this, we propose how to improve the pricing of listed companies in mergers and acquisitions, and also analyze the improved pricing method. Finally, the paper puts forward relevant policy recommendations for the reform of the pricing mechanism, in order to better adapt and promote the development of capital market mergers and acquisitions business.

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Liu, W. (2013). Research on Pricing Mechanism of Mergers and Acquisitions . In: Qi, E., Shen, J., Dou, R. (eds) The 19th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38442-4_15

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