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1. Describe the activities of Nelson Peltz and the role played in laying the groundwork for the acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway and 3G.
Nelson Peltz was nominated to the DuPont board because Trian and DuPont could not reach an agreement about the splitting of the company. Berkshire Hathaway and 3G offered to but Heinz for about $23 billion. Peltz was a catalyst for the turnaround of Heinz by successfully getting on the DuPont board. The shareholders of Heinz have Peltz to thank for the price Heinz was sold at.
2. Discuss the positions of various stakeholders, including Heinz shareholders, management, employees, and citizens of Pittsburg.
Heinz’s board of directors agreed unanimously to the acquisition. The CEO of Heinz approves of Berkshire and 3G and is excited about the new future of Heinz. Stakeholders for the most part approve because Heinz is being acquired from a position of strength and price is at an all-time high. Citizens are glad that Pittsburg will remain Heinz’s global headquarters so the community will continue to receive report.
3. Discuss the go-shop process, why it may be necessary, and risks associated with this process.
The go-shop process allows other firms to make offers on a public company that has already received a purchase offer. One risk is a termination fee might have to be paid. It might be necessary to get a higher offer and for the original offer to create a floor. Go-shop process is meant to help ensure that the board of directors fulfills its fiduciary duty to make sure shareholders get the best deal possible from the transaction.
4. Why were so many investment bankers involved in this transaction, and what were their respective roles?
Many banks had supporting roles in the acquisition. Independent advisory banks put the deal together and did most the work. Bank of America Merrill Lynch was Heinz’s other financial adviser, and JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo provided debt financing and some advice to
Nelson Peltz was nominated to the DuPont board because Trian and DuPont could not reach an agreement about the splitting of the company. Berkshire Hathaway and 3G offered to but Heinz for about $23 billion. Peltz was a catalyst for the turnaround of Heinz by successfully getting on the DuPont board. The shareholders of Heinz have Peltz to thank for the price Heinz was sold at.
2. Discuss the positions of various stakeholders, including Heinz shareholders, management, employees, and citizens of Pittsburg.
Heinz’s board of directors agreed unanimously to the acquisition. The CEO of Heinz approves of Berkshire and 3G and is excited about the new future of Heinz. Stakeholders for the most part approve because Heinz is being acquired from a position of strength and price is at an all-time high. Citizens are glad that Pittsburg will remain Heinz’s global headquarters so the community will continue to receive report.
3. Discuss the go-shop process, why it may be necessary, and risks associated with this process.
The go-shop process allows other firms to make offers on a public company that has already received a purchase offer. One risk is a termination fee might have to be paid. It might be necessary to get a higher offer and for the original offer to create a floor. Go-shop process is meant to help ensure that the board of directors fulfills its fiduciary duty to make sure shareholders get the best deal possible from the transaction.
4. Why were so many investment bankers involved in this transaction, and what were their respective roles?
Many banks had supporting roles in the acquisition. Independent advisory banks put the deal together and did most the work. Bank of America Merrill Lynch was Heinz’s other financial adviser, and JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo provided debt financing and some advice to