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S/B/650. An evaluation of mergers and acquisitions. Case study: Kraft's takeover of Cadbury.

WORDS:: 400
DATE:: 2010
PRICE:: 9.99 GBP

This paper discusses mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and aims to provide an understanding of the concept by beginning with a definition. The differences between friendly and hostile takeovers are detailed, along with the different theories surrounding mergers and motives. The benefits and costs of M&A’s are discussed along with the theory of merger waves. Legal-cum-regulatory frameworks are discussed as well as tactics and strategies of takeovers. The tactics examined include defensive, pre-offer, and post offer tactics, and the paper then evaluates the case study of Kraft’s takeover of Cadbury.

KEYWORDS: mergers and acquisitions, M&A, friendly takeovers, hostile takeovers, merger waves, Legal Frameworks, Regulatory Frameworks, defensive tactics, pre-offer tactics, post offer tactics, Cadbury!,