Module Name: Managing in Global Economy Module No.: MM1910 Abstract The literature presents competing theoretical viewpoints about the factors that may potentially be influential in determining the outcome of cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions and therefore this study aims to summarize empirical findings to reach a conjoint result. This done through consideration of factors at structural level and organizational level‚ ensuring the success of cross-border M&As. The most important factor
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Mergers & Acquisitions Outline How do lawyers create value? • Protect interests/value • Reduce risk/uncertainty (which affect valuation)‚ increasing options Laws That Affect Mergers • Corporate Law – creating entities to allocate risk; who gets to decide o State law: determined by state of incorporation o Statutes and judicial decision • Securities Law – disclosure o Federal law • Antitrust Law – restraints of trade o Federal
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Phizer-Pharmacia Merger Contents Introduction 1 Analysis 2 Did Mr. McKinnell handle the Medicare situation and WARN memo in an ethical manner? 2 Pfizer as an ‘organizational citizen’ 2 Factors that should have been considered in Pfizer’s decision 3 Applications of the theories‚ models‚ and concepts of organizational behaviour to a place of work 3 Insights and recommendations 5 References 6 Introduction 1 Analysis 2 Did Mr. McKinnell handle the Medicare situation and WARN memo in an
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research on the Internet about what has happened with Enron. Now apply the three questions used to test the merits of a winning strategy (text p13) to Enron. Describe the strategic management failure in Enron that led it into its demise? Enron was formed in 1986 from the merger of natural gas pipeline companies Houston Natural Gas and Internorth. At the time of filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in December 2001‚ Enron had a portfolio of diversified activities ranging from the transportation
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Merger and Acquisition Transition Plan Today‚ we were called into the boss’s office and told that our company was about to go through a major restructuring. In two weeks‚ the organization will be merging with a national conglomerate and it is our job to get the "troops prepared"‚ as she put it. She stresses to us the importance of effective leadership and communication. She would like for us to establish and initiate a plan that will help the employees with the transition. Luckily for us‚ we just
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because of economies of scale from combining operations which would allow Sallie Mae to continue being profitable but also USA Group had a better information technology system that runs their services efficiently more than Sallie Mae. So when the merger takes place it could leverage the information technology. Also to centralized their data center. Schaeffer Corporation with its divisional departments and purchasing ERP system were making profit but they realized tat outsourcing would save them
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acquired by another company‚ evaluate the strategy that led to the merger or acquisition to determine whether or not this merger or acquisition was a wise choice. Justify your opinion. A merger occurs when one firm assumes all the assets and all the liabilities of another. The acquiring firm retains its identity‚ while the acquired firm ceases to exist. A majority vote of shareholders is generally required to approve a merger. A merger is just one type of acquisition. One company can acquire another
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through out the merger The recent announcement of the merger between our InterClean Company and the EnviroTech Company has created different questions and ideas about what the future holds for everyone. As a manager‚ your position is going to be increasingly more valuable in ensuring this merger is a success. As the first line level managers‚ you will be the example all employees look to for guidance and understanding throughout this process. The overall goal is to ensure this merger is a success
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Case Study - Brazilian Beer Merger Negotiations Xichao Hu‚ Shiqiang Yang‚ Rui Zhong‚ Chenzheng Wang 1. SWOT analysis Brahma | Antarctica | Strengths:The largest producer; Improved productivity; strategic with foreign producers; Two independent distribution Weaknesses:Low volume of sales of nonbeer products; Antitrust restrictionOpportunities:Positive volume growth of beer sales; New and attractive market Threats:Rising foreign firms’ competition; Tariffs elimination; Rising imported ingredients
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Graduate School of Business Administration University of Virginia UVA-F-1274 METHODS OF VALUATION FOR MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS This note addresses the methods used to value companies in a merger and acquisitions (M&A) setting. It provides a detailed description of the discounted cash flow (DCF) approach and reviews other methods of valuation‚ such as book value‚ liquidation value‚ replacement cost‚ market value‚ trading multiples of peer firms‚ and comparable transaction multiples. Discounted
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