The Impact of Mergers and Acquisitions in the Banking Sector on the Financial Performance of Bahraini Islamic Banks
摘要
Banks have used mergers and acquisitions to diversify their services, optimize resource utilization, and strengthen their competitive positions. The impact of mergers and acquisitions on the banking industry has been studied, and it is believed that with proper assessment and order, banks can easily achieve growth, increase market share, and gain efficiency in their business operations. A descriptive design and quantitative research approach were used to investigate the association between mergers and acquisitions tactics. The study's research population consists of employees and managers from Bahraini Islamic banks who were involved in or affected by M&A transactions during the period under examination. The chosen banks are Al Salam Bank, Kuwait Finance House (KFH), and GFH Financial Group; all of these are important players in Bahrain's Islamic banking industry. The respondents agreed that mergers enabled economies of scale, greater resource utilization, and expanded customer access. The results show that implementing Islamic banking principles and a well-executed M&A strategy improves financial stability, operational efficiency, and shareholder value. The stability of the financial industry after the merger would be dependent on the banks’ capacity to retain appropriate capital continuously. Banks will need to become more engaged with Sharia governance boards to guarantee that financial instruments and investment operations remain in line with Islamic regulations.