Research on Motives and Performance of Cross-Border M&A-- Case of Mindray Medical's M&A of Hytest

Abstract

With the acceleration of globalization, cross-border M&A by enterprises have become an important strategic means to achieve resource integration, market expansion, and technological innovation. This paper analyzes the case of Mindray Medical's acquisition of Hytest to explore the motives and performance impact of enterprise cross-border M&A. Firstly, the paper reviews the merger background and clarifies the status of both merging parties. Secondly, the article combines the internal needs of the enterprise and the external environment driving force to point out the main purpose of the merger. Finally, the article shows the merger performance of the enterprise by evaluating its financial and non-financial performance after the merger. The study finds that the M&A combined a variety of key factors and had a positive impact on Mindray Medical in both financial indicators and non-financial aspects. The analysis of this article provides theoretical support and practical inspiration for transnational M&A in other companies.