In a study of 270 international mergers between 2000 and 2003 it was found that sales growth increased, earnings growth increased, and market valuations increased overall for the merged companies.

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A study investigated 270 mergers that took place between 2000 and 2003 in multiple countries and regions. It found that after a merger, sales growth decreased by 6 percent, earnings growth dropped 9.4 percent, and market valuations declined 2.5 percent (figures are adjusted for industry trends and refer to three years pre- or postmerger).

In a Study of 270 International Mergers Between 2000 and 2003