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C/F/630. Valuation of Bellingham's potential acquisition of American Creations

WORDS:
3600
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper evaluates the option of acquiring the US company American Creations by the UK company Bellingham, a manufacturer of kitchen furniture. The acquisition is validated from the perspective of Bellingham’s international expansion and diversification of their business operations. Information is provided about Bellingham’s financial position estimating the risks and returns of the acquisition. Valuation of the investment is conducted using Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), cost of capital estimation, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Appraisal, valuation, Bellingham, American Creations, CAPM, cost of capital estimation,

 

C/F/615. Dissertation. Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions in France over 2002-2005

WORDS:
9900
ADD-ONS:
CARs
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
99.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that took place in France during 2002-2005 seeking to identify who benefited most from the deal: the bidding companies’ shareholders or the target companies’ shareholders. Literature is reviewed on the theory of M&A detailing the motives behind corporate takeovers, identifying the features of cross-border acquisitions as opposed to domestic M&A, etc. The research is based on the quantitative data retrieved from statistical online sources and qualitative data obtained from secondary sources. The methods of the study include the estimation of cumulative abnormal returns (CAR) of bidders and targets. Conclusions are made about the wealth gains for target and bidder shareholders in the studied M&A.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, CAR, cumulative abnormal return, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, shareholders, expected returns, cross-border acquisition,

 

C/F/613. Dissertation. Cross Border Mergers and Acquisitions in France over 2002-2005

WORDS:
13100
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at international mergers and acquisition (M&A) investigating whether shareholders of bidding or target companies benefit most from the deal. The review of literature touches on M&A theory analysing the motives for M&A from synergetic, strategic, operational and other perspectives, the impacts of M&A on companies involved, the factors affecting shareholder returns, types of bids, etc. A study is conducted of M&A in French companies over the period of 2002-2005 using the methods of quantitative statistic research to identify cumulative abnormal returns observed in the studied period. Conclusions are made about short-term, middle-term and long-term impacts of M&A on the French bidder and target firms engaged in domestic and international merger operations.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, French companies,

 

C/F/609. Dissertation. Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on Performance of Financial Institutions: Case Study of RBS and NatWest

WORDS:
8600
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
89.99 GBP

The dissertation examines the outcomes of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) for purchased firms and acquiring firms, presenting arguments in favour and against M&A, and seeking to identify whether M&A always improve financial performance of the companies involved. References are made to related economic theories and real-life scenarios. The methods of the research are based on the deductive approach to the proposed hypothesis and a case study of National Westminster Bank's (NatWest) acquisition by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in 2000. Financial ratios and indicators before and after the merger are analyzed, M&A effect on shareholders' returns is evaluated. Conclusions are made about the benefits of the merger for the target company shareholders and for the acquiring company shareholders.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, National Westminster Bank, NatWest, shareholder returns,

 

C/F/602. Merger between Chrysler and Daimler-Benz

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the merger between two automobile companies, Chrysler and Daimler-Benz of 1998 describing the background of both companies and the situation that preceded the merger, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of both companies, identifying the goals and the main drivers of the merger, the high and low values of the companies, the risks involved in the merger, etc. Recommendations suggested for the combination of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler are reviewed, conclusions are made about the outcome of the merger.

 

KEYWORDS: Chrysler, Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler, Merger, Discounted cash flow approach, negotiate,

 

C/F/554. Valuation of American Creations as acquisition target for Bellingham plc

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at plan of the UK company Bellingham plc to expand internationally through the acquisition of American Creations. Both, the buyer company and the target of potential acquisition are described, the opportunities offered by the deal are explored including a foreign market entry and business diversification. Various methods of valuation are applied including ratio analysis, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), cost of capital estimation, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Appraisal, valuation, Bellingham, American Creations, CAPM, WACC, ratios,

 

C/F/497. M&A transaction between Whole Foods Market and Wild Oats Markets

WORDS:
1250
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the merger process between the Whole Foods Market Inc (WFMI) and the Wild Oats Markets, Inc. (OATS) looking at the legal aspects of following agreement in terms of Monopoly Risk with comparison to overall situation in food retail market and leading rivals. Additional focus is given to Federal Trade Commission court case in relation to the breach of antitrust polices.

 

KEYWORDS: Monopoly, Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats Markets, merger and acquisition, M&A,

 

C/F/544. Mergers & Acquisitions: nature, benefits, and consequences

WORDS:
3400
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the nature, benefits, and consequences of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) considering their relations with the macro-economic conditions of a particular country and focusing on M&A effects on the country's investment climate. It is argued whether M&A make it more risky or less risky for investors to conduct business the country.

 

KEYWORDS: Mergers, Acquisitions, Economics, Investment, Risk,

 

S/F/218. Accounting issues in UK companies: theory and cases study

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the UK Companies Acts, accounting standards and accounting concepts analysing their impact on the users of financial statements. A case study is conducted of the suggested acquisition of Sportique by International Sports Distributors analysing their accounts for 2006-2007 and making recommendations about the proposed purchase of Sportique.

 

KEYWORDS: f, accounting, issues, uk, companies, theory, study,

 

S/F/212. Reasons and key risks for international investment decision about FDI and Merger & Acquisition: case study of Stankievwicz GmbH

WORDS:
1800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the trends in growth and decline of foreign direct investment (FDI) and Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) over 1999-2008 examining the reasons behind these trends and using the German company Stankievwicz GmbH as a case study to illustrate the process of investment decision making and evaluation of accompanying risks.

 

KEYWORDS: Stankievwicz GmbH, foreign direct investment, FDI, Mergers and Acquisitions, M&A,

 

S/F/195. Mergers and acquisitions: theory and case study

WORDS:
5500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the nature of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) presenting statistics on M&A over the past decade, accounting for the increase in merger activity, outlining M&A types and resources, identifying the reasons behind M&A, describing alternatives to M&A, M&A strategies, M&A legal framework, etc. Motives for M&A in the banking sector are considered using the example of Deutsche Bank and United Financial Group (UFG) merger and discussing their work in Russia.

 

KEYWORDS: Mergers and acquisitions, M&A, Deutsche Bank, United Financial Group,

 

C/F/270. Merger and acquisition (M&A) of Lenovo and IBM

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper analyses the merger and acquisition (M&A) of Lenovo and IBM exploring the mechanisms of the M&A, and evaluating some of the consequences of the merger for both firms. The reasons behind M&A, and the benefits and risks associated with M&A are described.

 

KEYWORDS: Merger, acquisition, M&A Lenovo IBM Finance Cross-border M&A,

 

C/F/293. Mergers and Acquisitions

WORDS:
2900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines theoretical approaches to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) reviewing literature on the role of synergy for cost savings and production enhancements, the motives for M&A, the historical periods of 'merger waves', the defensive tactics of a 'white night', etc. A case Heineken and Carlsberg merger is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Mergers and acquisitions, M&A, Heineken, Carlsberg,

 

C/F/378. Finance and growth strategies: review of key accounting concepts

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at various aspects of finance and growth giving definitions the fundamental accounting concepts, i.e. the payback method, capital investment risks, inflation, taxation, growth strategies, the factors behind mergers' success and failures, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Finance, Growth, accounting, payback, capital investment, inflation, tax, merger,

 

C/F/385. Finance and Growth Strategies

WORDS:
2300
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper looks at various aspects of finance and growth strategies defining fundamental accounting terms and conducting a study of the effects of mergers on organisations. These include: The practices leading to merger successes and failures are considered.

 

KEYWORDS: Finance, growth, merger,

 

C/L/288. Critically asses the similarities and differences between takeover regimes under US and UK law

WORDS:
5500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper looks at Takeover Regulations explaining their meaning, examining takeover regimes in the USA and the UK, drawing relevant examples and making references to respective legislation. Similarities and differences between the regimes are explored.

 

KEYWORDS: l, critically, asses, similarities, differences, takeover, regimes, uk, law,

 

S/F/182. Dissertation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest

WORDS:
10800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
109.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the drivers of the bidding war that preceded Royal Bank of Scotland\'s (RBS) acquisition of NatWest in 2000. The financial climate and the background of the \'Big Four\' UK banks are described, literature is reviewed on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) within the UK banking and financial sectors. The motivations for the mergers are outlined, the actual daily returns of RBS, NatWest, BoS and L&G, and of the FTSE All Share index for the period from October 1998 to August 1999 are calculated, portfolios of major British banking groups are described, shareholder returns are estimated, limitations of the study and further research perspectives are indicated. Conclusions are made about the background for consolidation within the banking industry.

Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: S/F/184. Proposal. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, BoS, L&G, mergers and acquisitions,

 

S/F/183. Dissertation + Proposal + Presentation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest

WORDS:
10800
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
139.99 GBP

The dissertation investigates the drivers of the bidding war that preceded Royal Bank of Scotland\'s (RBS) acquisition of NatWest in 2000. The financial climate and the background of the \'Big Four\' UK banks are described, literature is reviewed on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) within the UK banking and financial sectors. The motivations for the mergers are outlined, the actual daily returns of RBS, NatWest, BoS and L&G, and of the FTSE All Share index for the period from October 1998 to August 1999 are calculated, portfolios of major British banking groups are described, shareholder returns are estimated, limitations of the study and further research perspectives are indicated. Conclusions are made about the background for consolidation within the banking industry. Proposal (1700 words) and 10 slides Presentation are also provided with this dissertation.

Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: S/F/184. Proposal. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest
 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland, RBS, BoS, L&G, mergers and acquisitions,

 

S/F/184. Proposal. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest

WORDS:
1700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This proposal investigates the drivers of the bidding war that preceded Royal Bank of Scotland\'s (RBS) acquisition of NatWest in 2000. The aim of the study is to examine the background of the four firms involved and analyse the reasoning and events that led up to the merger and measure the corresponding wealth effects as well as the long run performance of Royal Bank of Scotland. This proposal contains introduction, literature review, proposed methodology and data collection methods.

Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: S/F/182. Dissertation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland\'s Acquisition of NatWest
 

KEYWORDS: f, proposal, events, surrounding, royal, bank, scotland, acquisition, natwest,

 

S/F/201. Organizational Development: Selected cases of Mergers & Acquisitions

WORDS:
4200
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper looks at mergers and acquisitions (M&A) examining the drivers behind this choice of growth and discussing the outcomes of M&A. The cases under discussion include Air France and KLM, Air France and Alitalia, British Petroleum (BP) and Amoco, BET and Rentokil, Daimler and Chrysler, GDF and Suez, PPR and Gucci, Quiksilver and Rossignol. Each case study includes analysis of the M&A background, financial analysis from investors' perspective, and discussion of whether the M&A was a success or a failure.

 

KEYWORDS: f, organizational, development, selected, mergers, acquisitions,

 

C/F/156. Dispersed and concentrated ownership in the UK/US and the Continental Europe

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The work discusses the difference between dispersed and concentrated acquisitions. It is shown that firms in the UK and the US have much higher investor protection which makes them a favourable acquirer as well as the target. In the continental Europe, the majority of firms have concentrated ownership structure. Although the majority shareholder is likely to receive higher gains from the acquisition, it is argued that hostile takeovers are practically impossible.

 

KEYWORDS: UK, US, acquisitions, M&A, merger, investor protection, ownership structure,

 

C/F/164. What is NPV? And why do mergers fail?

WORDS:
2200
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper is divided into 2 parts. The first part discusses net present value and why it is required for long-term decisions. An example of the calculation is provided. The second part of the work discusses why most of the mergers fail. It is found that mergers fail to produce adequate financial indicators, however 80% of them are seen as success by the executives.

 

KEYWORDS: NPV, net present value, merger, acquisition, M&A, fail, empirical evidence,

 

C/F/166. 'Mergers seldom produce the expected benefits that managers wish for'. Discuss.

WORDS:
980
DATE:
2007
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

This paper discusses the statement that mergers seldom produce the expected benefits that managers wish for.

 

KEYWORDS: f, mergers, seldom, produce, expected, benefits, managers, wish, for, discuss,

 

P/F/366. Prerequisites to merger success and methods of its measurements

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper assays the success of mergers providing an overview of their history, types and objectives and highlighting the role of operating and financial synergies created by a merger, reduction of transaction costs, etc. A review of studies on the methods of measuring merger success is presented comparing them on the basis of SWOT analysis. The shareholder interests in merger are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: f, prerequisites, merger, success, methods, measurements,

 

P/F/375. Overview of mergers and acquisitions

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2006
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines mergers and acquisitions (M&As) tracing their history over the last decades and identifying trends in M&As, shareholders interest in M&As, the issues of separation of ownership and management, communication within the firm, etc. Examples of successful M&As are given.

 

KEYWORDS: f, overview, mergers, acquisitions,