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Long-term performance following mergers of Japanese companies: The effect of diversification and affiliation

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  • Kruse, Timothy A.
  • Park, Hun Y.
  • Park, Kwangwoo
  • Suzuki, Kazunori

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  • Kruse, Timothy A. & Park, Hun Y. & Park, Kwangwoo & Suzuki, Kazunori, 2007. "Long-term performance following mergers of Japanese companies: The effect of diversification and affiliation," Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, Elsevier, vol. 15(2), pages 154-172, April.
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