In this book the authors research the practices, performance and perspectives relating to mergers and acquisitions. Topics discussed include the revolutionary restructuring process of regional and local banks in Spain; strategic context, deal execution, integration and results in mergers and acquisitions; the economic synergy goal and acquisition implementation implications; the role of corporate culture in mergers and acquisitions; transferring organisational resources and capabilities in cross-border mergers and acquisitions; and the impacts of mergers and acquisitions on employment and labour productivity in Japan.