How mergers affect company competition

The article describes the factors that can affect the effectiveness of mergers and acquisitions, including those involving international companies. Based on the analysis of approaches and publications of domestic and foreign experts, a review of empirical studies of the effectiveness of international mergers and acquisitions is conducted. The past few years have seen record levels of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, but there is also growing concern about the industry's concentration and its negative effects.