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A Study on Mergers and Acquisitions: Challenges and Opportunities Case of Dairibord Limited and Lilongwe Dairy (2001) Limited, Malawi, Southern Africa

James Mbota*, Arokia Doss R.**

* DMI St-Eugene University, Zambia.

** Department of Commerce, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Periodicity:July - September'2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.19.1.21068

Abstract

Mergers have become a common phenomenon in Malawi over the recent past. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have become a common occurrence in the business world, as companies seek strategic partnerships and opportunities for growth. These transactions involve the combining of two or more companies, either through a merger (where two companies join to form a new entity) or an acquisition (where one company purchases another). While M&A activities primarily aim to enhance operational efficiency, expand market presence, and generate economies of scale, they also have a significant impact on consumer buying behavior. This study aims to examine A Study on Mergers and Acquisitions: Challenges and Opportunities Case of Dairibord Limited and Limited, Malawi, Southern Africa. The main objective of the study was to assess the specific challenges and opportunities faced during the acquisition of Dairibord Limited. The respondents are selected in the organisation as the research is in within the organisation. The primary data was collected from 15 respondents and the results of the study shows that there were opportunities like increased market share, cost reduction, market expansion, and access to new technology whilst the challenges mainly revolve around operational integration, regulatory compliance, cultural differences, and employee resistance. This study used Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software to have the themes (main findings) and the tables of the collected data.

Keywords

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Opportunities, Challenges, Corporate Restructuring, Strategic Alliances, Cross-Border M&A, Malawi Dairy Industry, Dairibord Limited.

How to Cite this Article?

Mbota, J., and Doss, R. A. (2024). A Study on Mergers and Acquisitions: Challenges and Opportunities Case of Dairibord Limited and Lilongwe Dairy (2001) Limited, Malawi, Southern Africa. i-manager’s Journal on Management, 19(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.26634/jmgt.19.1.21068

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