Effects Of Mergers On The Performance Of Companies: A Case Of Cfc Stanbic Bank Limited

A merger happens when two firms, often of about the same size, agree to go forward as a single new company rather than remain separately owned and operated. According to popularperception, Mergers fail to deliver the synergies, competitive scale, and financial results that  executives had anticipated (Robert, 2002). With the negative viewpoint so popular, many executives may have second thoughts about proceeding with a merger, even if a deal looks promising. In Kenya, a number of organizations including banks have embraced the Merger strategic move. Despite its anticipated advantages, some stu…