According to Bertel Chadid et al. (2017) since the 1990s, at a global level, there have been a high number of mergers and acquisitions (hereinafter M&A's) in the financial world whose objective is to leverage the international growth of the sector (p. 135). As stated in the Module material: "The purchasing company is one that is obsessed with growing, acquiring, possessing, conquering."

Explain, abound, evaluate the role of acquisitions and mergers as a business growth strategy from the perspective of financial management.

Provide a minimum of six paragraphs or more. It must include an introduction, development and conclusion. In addition, include at least 2 academic sources, formats and cited in accordance with current APA regulations.