Abstract
This study will conduct a thorough bibliometric investigation to determine the intellectual foundations of mergers and acquisitions (MA). Furthermore, it will provide a framework for further studies in this field. A systematic procedure was carried out to find 672 articles from credible publications in the Scopus database by using a particular search query. Bibliographic coupling and keyword analysis were executed to gain a deeper grasp of the present level of study on this subject and potential future paths. R Studio was used in combination with VOSviewer to do data analysis and clear visualization of the results. The findings offer a more thorough understanding of publishing patterns and the nations, organizations, and journals that are most active in the MA field. The authors who worked in the USA and the UK showed the highest level of teamwork. Furthermore, Bradford’s law is in conflict with the results. Five clusters are found in this domain after a comprehensive analysis of the literature. At last, keyword research provides an MA industry roadmap for the future. The study of MA topics has drawn more attention from researchers. The current literature review is still insufficient despite the increasing amount of research being conducted in this field. In order to fill this knowledge gap, this study provides insightful information on the MA literature that may be useful to academics, practitioners, and future researchers.
Keywords: Bibliometric Analysis, Financial Performance, Literature Review, Value Creation.