Value creation through M&A: the case of the O&G industry

The results of the analysis of event studies for a sample of largest by value transactions in the O&G industry during 2013-2014 years confirmed that in general, M&A in the O&G industry creates additional value. Then the effect of deal-specific (financing of the deal, acquisition premium), company-specific (size of the deal, country) and industry – related factors (industry segment, oil prices and strategic rationale of the O&G deal) on value creation was assessed. Number of important conclusions that can be used by O&G companies in their decision making process to increase their chances to create additional value through M&A, have been made.