Mergers and acquisitions as a form of business development and building bank's position based on example of Santander

Celem pracy jest przedstawienie zagadnień związanych z procesami fuzji i przejęć, których rozwój obserwować można od końca XIX w. Współczesne przedsiębiorstwa wyróżnia nie tylko chęć generowania zysków, ale również ciągły wielopłaszczyznowy rozwój. Procesy konsolidacyjne są jednym z rozwiązań dających możliwość osiągania przewagi konkurencyjnej i umacniania pozycji rynkowej. Autor analizując zmiany zachodzące w częstotliwości procesów w Polsce i na świecie stara się zwrócić uwagę na najważniejsze motywy kupna i sprzedaży przedsiębiorstw, a także zagrożenia, które może przynieść brak należytego przygotowania do transakcji.The purpose of this master thesis is to present the issues related to the mergers and acquisitions processes, the development of which can be observed since the end of the 19th century. Modern enterprises are distinguished not only by the willingness to generate profits, but also by the steady and multidimensional growth. Consolidation processes are one of the solutions that give the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage and increase market share. The author analyzes the changes in the frequency of these processes in Poland and around the world and tries to draw attention to the most important motives for buying and selling enterprises, as well as the risks that may be caused by the lack of proper preparation for these transactions.The purpose of this master thesis is to present the issues related to the mergers and acquisitions processes, the development of which can be observed since the end of the 19th century. Modern enterprises are distinguished not only by the willingness to generate profits, but also by the steady and multidimensional growth. Consolidation processes are one of the solutions that give the opportunity to gain a competitive advantage and increase market share. The author analyzes the changes in the frequency of these processes in Poland and around the world and tries to draw attention to the most important motives for buying and selling enterprises, as well as the risks that may be caused by the lack of proper preparation for these transactions