Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences
This thesis reimagines the assessment of large financial deals, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), by proposing a holistic evaluation framework that considers economic, societal, and environmental consequences. Traditionally, these deals have been assessed primarily based on financial metri...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2024
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/155981 |
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| author | Dupont, Apolline |
| author2 | Johnson, Simon |
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| description | This thesis reimagines the assessment of large financial deals, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), by proposing a holistic evaluation framework that considers economic, societal, and environmental consequences. Traditionally, these deals have been assessed primarily based on financial metrics, overlooking their broader impact on stakeholders and sustainability.
Through a mixed-method approach combining literature review and qualitative interviews with professionals, this research develops a theoretical framework integrating multiple dimensions into the analysis of M&A deals. The framework is applied to a case study of the contentious merger between French utility giants Veolia and Suez, highlighting the complexities and trade-offs involved in evaluating deals in the water and waste management sector.
The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive impact assessments, robust stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation strategies. The Veolia Suez case reveals the need for effective risk management and the potential for synergies and unintended consequences in large financial deals.
Ultimately, this thesis argues that a holistic approach to impact assessment enables informed decision-making, promoting sustainable growth and safeguarding societal and environmental interests. The proposed framework offers a roadmap for enhancing practices and fostering a more responsible approach to financial transactions. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/1559812024-08-13T03:07:20Z Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences Dupont, Apolline Johnson, Simon Sloan School of Management This thesis reimagines the assessment of large financial deals, such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), by proposing a holistic evaluation framework that considers economic, societal, and environmental consequences. Traditionally, these deals have been assessed primarily based on financial metrics, overlooking their broader impact on stakeholders and sustainability. Through a mixed-method approach combining literature review and qualitative interviews with professionals, this research develops a theoretical framework integrating multiple dimensions into the analysis of M&A deals. The framework is applied to a case study of the contentious merger between French utility giants Veolia and Suez, highlighting the complexities and trade-offs involved in evaluating deals in the water and waste management sector. The findings underscore the importance of comprehensive impact assessments, robust stakeholder engagement, and long-term value creation strategies. The Veolia Suez case reveals the need for effective risk management and the potential for synergies and unintended consequences in large financial deals. Ultimately, this thesis argues that a holistic approach to impact assessment enables informed decision-making, promoting sustainable growth and safeguarding societal and environmental interests. The proposed framework offers a roadmap for enhancing practices and fostering a more responsible approach to financial transactions. S.M. 2024-08-12T14:13:00Z 2024-08-12T14:13:00Z 2024-05 2024-06-25T18:19:50.448Z Thesis https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/155981 In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted Copyright retained by author(s) https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-EDU/1.0/ application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Dupont, Apolline Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences |
| title | Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences |
| title_full | Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences |
| title_fullStr | Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences |
| title_short | Reimagining the Impact of Large Financial Deals: Toward a Holistic Evaluation of Economic and Societal Consequences |
| title_sort | reimagining the impact of large financial deals toward a holistic evaluation of economic and societal consequences |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/155981 |
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