Analysis Of M&A In Express Industry: Evidence from Acquisition of Deppon Express by JD Logistics

Teng Wen

doi:10.54097/p3zjsa93

Authors

Teng Wen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/p3zjsa93

Keywords:

M&A; express industry; Deppon Express; JD Logistics.

Abstract

As a matter of fact, with the rapid development of the logistics industry, logistics enterprises are gradually showing a trend of consolidation. With this in mind, this article studies the acquisition of Deppon Express by JD Logistics in the context of the COVID-19. To be specific, this study will evaluate and provide recommendations for this acquisition based on analyzing the financial data of the two companies before and after the merger. According to the analysis, this research finds that JD Express's acquisition of Deppon Express is a very successful case in terms of the value of various data. The logistics resources, technology, and talents of the two companies have been well integrated, and the complementary business of the two companies has also increased their market share in the meantime. Overall, this study has reference significance for the future development of the two companies as well as the merger of other logistics industries in the future.

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