Advanced search Asia Pacific Business Review Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage Full Article Figures & data References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/full/10.1080/13602381.2026.2754530?needAccess=true ABSTRACT This exploratory qualitative study develops a comprehensive framework that identifies the factors that, according to M&A deal advisors, influence acquisition costs borne by Japanese firms in cross-border acquisitions of Western target...