Cooper Industries’ is truly in the business of value-added manufacturing. From its criteria used to select acquisitions to its organizational structure‚ Cooper Industries is constantly trying to uncover opportunities to acquire and divest companies in the pursuit of increasing economies of scope and profitability. Acquisition Guidelines for Diversification Cooper has specific‚ detailed guidelines for its diversification approach. It will only acquire firms that will fit easily into their
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The management of Cooper Industries‚ Inc.‚ is considering whether to acquire the Nicholson File Company‚ a leading manufacturer of hand tools. The Nicholson family and other members of the management group own about 20% of the Nicholson stock; the remainder is publicly held. From the standpoint of Cooper‚ an affirmative decision may involve Cooper in a bidding contest with two other companies‚ which have already purchased part of the outstanding Nicholson stock and made tender offers in an effort
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Cooper Industries Case Study Jonathan De Leon Ann Lewis Mary J. Roy Crystal Vincent University of Phoenix Online Advanced Problems in Finance FIN 545 William Crockett September 5‚ 2005 Cooper Industries Inc. Based on the given information in the case study regarding the acquisition of Nicholson File Company by Cooper Industries‚ there is no question that Cooper should try to gain control of Nicholson. This decision is based on an analysis of the bargaining positions of each
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OVERVIEW: Cooper Industries is a broadly diversified manufacturer of electrical and general industrial products‚ and energy related machinery and equipment. The company operates in three different business segments with 21 separate profit centers. These segments include electrical and electronic‚ commercial and industrial‚ compression‚ drilling and energy equipment. The product line is consisted of cheap fuses to $3 million compressor tribune sets along with products such as hand tools and light
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PIPER Cooper Industries‚ Inc. In May 1972 Robert Cizik‚ executive vice president of Cooper Industries‚ Inc.‚ was reviewing acquisition candidates for his company’s diversification program. One of the companies‚ Nicholson File Company‚ had been approached by Cooper Industries three years earlier but had rejected all overtures. Now‚ however‚ Nicholson was in the middle of a takeover fight that might provide Cooper with a chance to gain control. Cooper Industries Cooper Industries was organized
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HOW ATTRACTIVE IS THE INDUSTRY ? An attractive industry with a high average return on investment will be difficult to enter because entry barriers are high‚ suppliers and buyers have only modest bargaining power‚ substitute products or services are few‚ and the rivalry among competitors is stable. An unattractive industry like steel will have structural flaws‚ including a plethora of substitute materials‚ powerful and price-sensitive buyers‚ and excessive rivalry caused by high fixed costs and a
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Cooper Industries Case Study Introduction: Cooper Industries Inc.‚ is considering an acquisition of Nicholson File Company‚ a candidate for the company’s diversification program. Cooper CEO Robert Cizik approached Nicholson three years prior and was rejected‚ but the circumstances have changed and there is a real opportunity for Cooper to acquire Nicholson. Our team of analysts will evaluate the company’s financials to determine whether or not this is a smart acquisition for Cooper. Based off
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Group Case Analysis: Cooper Industries‚ Inc. MBAD 6235 Section 11 December 3‚ 2014 Elisabeth Goodson‚ Lynette Hammond‚ Wanting Hou‚ Sam Inman‚ Qian Jin‚ Weisi Sun‚ Shumin Xu‚ and Yuru Zhang I. Summary of the Problem Cooper Industries was founded in 1919 as an equipment and heavy machinery manufacturer. Over time‚ Cooper Industries experienced significant growth through acquisitions. Nicholson File Company had been on Cooper’s shopping list for years as a company to acquire. What made
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• Coopers strategy: Cooper Industries is a broad company that uses the M&A strategy of diversification by acquiring companies that posses their own strong assets and exhibit stable earnings. As stated by the Corporate Role the company’s acquisitions had guidelines of companies that served a broad customer base‚ had stable earning and proven manufacturing operations using well-known technologies and had brand name product from market leaders. • How does it create value: As stated by Cooper
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COOPER Cooper Industries’ Corporate Strategy (A) Brayan J. Coin 5/3/2010 Prepare: Cooper Industries’ Corporate Strategy 1. What is Cooper’s corporate strategy? How is Cooper Industries adding corporate value to its portfolio of businesses? Would you recommend any changes in corporate strategy? Cooper’s corporate strategy is diversification through acquisitions and mergers. This diversification is in both related and non-related businesses to lessen its dependence on the capital
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