they would like to be in relation to innovation and performance. This paper investigates whether involvement in M … analysis combines data from four waves of the Community Innovation Survey (CIS) and the Business Register of Dutch … manufacturing firms. We observe that M&As influence the probability that firms will begin innovation activities or persist with them …

Although innovation is essential to build a competitive advantage and survive in the long run, some firms choose to … restructuring. Using an analysis of a large and rich panel of Dutch manufacturing firms, we find that product and process innovation … process innovations are pursed in combination. We also find that process innovation reduces the probability of exit by radical …