The automotive industry in transition: crisis, strategic M&A and the future of mobility in Europe

Meucci, Matteo (A.A. 2024/2025) The automotive industry in transition: crisis, strategic M&A and the future of mobility in Europe. Tesi di Laurea in Equity markets and alternative investments, Luiss Guido Carli, relatore Marco Morelli, pp. 85. [Master's Degree Thesis]

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Abstract/Index

The automotive industry in transition. Global automotive landscape: structure, segments and key players. The European and Italian automotive markets: strengths and weaknesses. Technological drivers: electrification, connectivity, autonomous driving. Regulatory pressures and ESG challenges. Why strategic M&A matters in times of change. Strategic M&A in the automotive sector. M&A as a tool for industrial transformation. Typologies of deals in automotive: technology, consolidation, market entry. Global M&A trends and notable transactions in the last decade. Success factors and common pitfalls in automotive M&A. Methodology: event study enhanced with strategic classification. The event study approach: theory and applications in finance. Selection criteria for deals (size, strategic relevance, data availability). Data collection: stock prices, sector benchmark and construction of event variables. Abnormal returns and event study statistical methodology. Strategic classification of deals and the M&A value matrix. Limitations and advantages of the method. Empirical analysis: market reactions to M&A in the automotive sector. Strategic insights and actionable recommendations. Strategic interpretation of market evidence. Guidelines for European and Italian players. Broader implications and future directions.

References

Bibliografia: pp. 81-85.

Thesis Type: Master's Degree Thesis
Institution: Luiss Guido Carli
Degree Program: Master's Degree Programs > Master's Degree Program in Economics and Finance (LM-56)
Chair: Equity markets and alternative investments
Thesis Supervisor: Morelli, Marco
Thesis Co-Supervisor: Boido, Claudio
Academic Year: 2024/2025
Session: Autumn
Deposited by: Alessandro Perfetti
Date Deposited: 29 May 2026 13:27
Last Modified: 29 May 2026 13:27
URI: https://tesi.luiss.it/id/eprint/46004

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