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Corporate digital transformation and M&A completion: Evidence from China

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  • Yu, Lin
  • Yin, Qi
  • Zhan, Yifan

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The utilization of digital technologies in enterprises has been increasingly highlighted in recent years, particular notable in countries like China, which depends on digital technologies as one key developing strategy. We argue that acquirers actively pursuing digital initiatives send a positive signal of their development and strategy, improving the probability of completing mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Specifically, we suggest three potential channels between acquirers’ digital transformation and M&A completion, which are enhanced transparency, innovation and environmental commitment. After the M&A deal is accomplished, firms in digital transformation persistently perform better. We also show that the positive effect of digital transformation is more pronounced in firms with weaker informational environments, having CEOs with research and development (R&D) and academic backgrounds, and under greater environmental regulatory pressure.

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  • Yu, Lin & Yin, Qi & Zhan, Yifan, 2026. "Corporate digital transformation and M&A completion: Evidence from China," Research in International Business and Finance, Elsevier, vol. 87(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:riibaf:v:87:y:2026:i:c:s0275531926001352
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ribaf.2026.103408
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