Outbound Chinese M&A in Switzerland
SONAR|HES-SO
- Zumofen, Jurgen
- Le Berre, Alain (Degree supervisor)
- Genève : Haute école de gestion de Genève
44 p.
Bachelor of Science HES-SO in International Business Management: Haute école de gestion de Genève, 2024
English
This thesis explores outbound Chinese mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Switzerland, focusing on the trends, motivations and challenges of these transactions. As Chinese firms seek international expansion, Switzerland, with its stable economy, high-quality industries, and strategic location, has become a key destination. This study aims to analyze the factors driving Chinese M&A in Switzerland and evaluate the success and challenges of these activities. The thesis is organized into several chapters, including an introduction, literature review, research methods, results, discussion, and conclusion.
The growing trend of Chinese outbound M&A stems from China’s « Go Global » policy and is driven by strategic objectives such as acquiring advanced technology, accessing new markets, and enhancing global competitiveness (FDI Intelligence & Merics). Key articles and studies support the analysis and provide a context for understanding the dynamics of Chinese M&A in Switzerland.
To find this, a mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of Chinese M&A activities in Switzerland. Quantitative data was collected from industry reports and self-made databases, covering transaction values, volumes as well as various analysis approaches such measuring portfolio weights and comparative analysis.
Challenges included financing difficulties, exchange rate risk and post-merger integration (Deloitte).
The analysis highlights the strategic importance of outbound Chinese M&A in Switzerland.
Therefore, we suggest addressing these hurdles through three various recommendations per challenge.
Alternative financing sources through international banks, private equity firms or strategic investors.
Hedging strategies to mitigate risk of adverse currency movement and ensure favorable exchange rate
And finally, creating detailed integration plans with specific milestones and establish integration teams from both firms.
Future research should focus on sector-specific dynamics and comparative analyses to further understand the strategic implications of Chinese outbound investments.
The growing trend of Chinese outbound M&A stems from China’s « Go Global » policy and is driven by strategic objectives such as acquiring advanced technology, accessing new markets, and enhancing global competitiveness (FDI Intelligence & Merics). Key articles and studies support the analysis and provide a context for understanding the dynamics of Chinese M&A in Switzerland.
To find this, a mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to provide a comprehensive understanding of Chinese M&A activities in Switzerland. Quantitative data was collected from industry reports and self-made databases, covering transaction values, volumes as well as various analysis approaches such measuring portfolio weights and comparative analysis.
Challenges included financing difficulties, exchange rate risk and post-merger integration (Deloitte).
The analysis highlights the strategic importance of outbound Chinese M&A in Switzerland.
Therefore, we suggest addressing these hurdles through three various recommendations per challenge.
Alternative financing sources through international banks, private equity firms or strategic investors.
Hedging strategies to mitigate risk of adverse currency movement and ensure favorable exchange rate
And finally, creating detailed integration plans with specific milestones and establish integration teams from both firms.
Future research should focus on sector-specific dynamics and comparative analyses to further understand the strategic implications of Chinese outbound investments.
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- English
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- Economics
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- Haute école de gestion Genève
- International Business Management
- hesso:hegge
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- https://folia.unifr.ch/global/documents/330863
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