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Mergers and Acquisitions
C/L/934. Critical assessment of the use of remedies in merger cases
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- 400
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- 2012
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- 9.99 GBP
This paper looks at the use of remedies in merger cases and begins by providing background information on EU merger control. The paper then reviews remedies and revised remedies notices, and focuses on identifying their importance.
KEYWORDS: Remedies, merger cases, EU merger control!,
S/B/650. An evaluation of mergers and acquisitions. Case study: Kraft's takeover of Cadbury.
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- 400
- DATE:
- 2010
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- 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!,
C/B/4379. Inco's acquisition by Vale
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- 2500
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the acquisition of Canada's second largest mining company Inco by the Brazilian mining multinational corporation Vale in 2006 analysing the accompanying strategies, regulations, valuation, financing, defence tactics, implementation issues and risks. Recommendations are suggested to Vale’s management about the need to take extra precaution in their future acquisitions.
KEYWORDS: Inco, acquisition, Vale,
C/B/4377. Evaluation of Mergers and Acquisitions. Case study Daimler-Chrysler
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- 2450
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper focuses on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and aims to assess how they can be seen as survival tools for organisations. The paper begins by providing background information on the theory of M&A, and follows with an evaluation of the rationale for M&A’s. All of the theory discussed is then analyzed, and the paper then uses Daimler-Chrysler as a case study example.
KEYWORDS: mergers and acquisitions, M&A, survival tool, Daimler-Chrysler,
C/B/4373. An examination of the merger between Alcatel and Lucent Inc
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- 1650
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper discusses the merger between Alcatel and Lucent Inc, and aims to assess the reasons why it was deemed unsuccessful. The conditions and negotiation factors of the merger are detailed, and the paper evaluates the aftermath of the merge. Different cross cultural problems that were found are detailed, and the paper then assesses the international challenges Alcatel and Lucent Inc faced.
KEYWORDS: Merger, Alcatel, Lucent Inc, negotiation, cross cultural!,
C/B/4368. Dissertation. Mergers and Acquisitions: Motives, Ambitions and Challenges behind Mergers and Acquisitions within the Automobile Sector
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- 13450
- DATE:
- 2012
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- 139.99 GBP
This dissertation focuses on the motives and challenges regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the automobile sector. The objectives are to understand the different motivations and ambitions behind the merger and acquisition transactions within the automobile sector, to identify the prospective challenges being faced by the companies involved in the deal, to highlight the corporate strategy, culture, changes and structure of the new organisation which came into existence and how these factors influenced the actual deal, and to develop strategic recommendations for the managers who are considering M&A activities as corporate strategy keeping in mind the discussions above. The review of literature identifies the different types of M&A and the wide variety of motivations for carrying out M&A. The case studies are then presented, and the study examines M&A between Fiat, Chrysler, Toyota, Tesla, Volkswagen, Porsche, Renault, Nissan, and Daimler-Benz. The dissertation then examines the findings and follows this with an examination of recommendations for the organisation.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, mergers, acquisition, M&A, automobile sector, corporate strategy, corporate culture, Fiat, Chrysler, Toyota, Tesla, Volkswagen, Porsche, Renault, Nissan, and Daimler-Benz,
C/B/4319. Hewlett Packard's acquisition of Palm
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- 3800
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 39.99 GBP
This paper focuses on Hewlett Packard (HP) and aims to examine the acquisition of Palm. The paper begins by presenting a PESTEL, SWOT, Value chain analysis, and Porters Five Forces analysis on HP. The HP human resource capacity is discussed, as well as their product portfolio. The strategic issues that were faced when acquiring Palm is discussed, namely suitability, future strategy, and acceptability. The paper uses the Ansoff Matrix, and this is followed by an evaluation of the influence of the key stakeholders on the acquisition of Palm.
KEYWORDS: Hewlett Packard, HP, Palm, acquisition, PESTEL, SWOT, Value chain analysis, Porters Five Forces, human resource capacity, Ansoff Matrix!,
C/M/2408. Innovation and change in Skype after merger with E-bay
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- 1850
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper addresses the approaches to innovation and change used in Skype after its acquisition by E-bay. Definitions of innovation in general and organisational innovation are provided, triggers and promoters of innovation are identified. The impact of the acquisition on Skype is evaluated with regard to the novel patterns of organisational behaviour, respective challenges faced by the company employees, and their reactions to change.
KEYWORDS: Innovation, change, Skype, merger, E-bay,
C/B/4204. Recruitment and human resource policies in international business
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- 2300
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper focuses on international business and aims to answer two questions. The first is “Critically discuss what a recruiter needs to consider when recruiting internationally and how this may affect the recruitment and selection process”. The second question is “Evaluate the contribution which human resource policies and practices can make to effective cross border mergers and acquisitions and international joint ventures”.
KEYWORDS: International business, recruitment, selection, human resource policies, cross border, mergers, acquisitions, international joint ventures,
C/B/4203. Strategic analysis of Ryanair
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- 7000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 79.99 GBP
This paper strategically analyses Ryanair, and aims to evaluate strategic aspects of the organisation. Ryaniar is discussed in reference to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Their growth share matrix is discussed, and the paper then examines the development of their strategy, leadership, change management, and organisational structure. The paper makes use of the balanced scorecard, SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, and Porters Generic strategies.
KEYWORDS: Strategic analysis, Ryaniar, mergers, acquisitions, strategic alliances, growth share matrix, strategy, leadership, change management, organisational structure, balanced scorecard, SWOT, PESTLE, Porters Generic strategies,
C/B/4201. Why do MNE's choose mergers and acquisitions as their preferred method of international expansion?
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- 2950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper aims to discuss the reasons why MNE’s choose mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as their preferred method of international expansion. The paper begins by providing definitions of M&A’s, and follows with an evaluation of their trends. The paper examines M&A’s as an agent of change, and evaluates the theories relating to M&A waves. The benefits of international M&A’s are detailed, along with the post merger management challenges. The culture clashes that can occur between the acquirer and the target firm are detailed, and the paper also discusses pre-international M&A screening processes before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: MNE, international expansion, M&A, post merger management challenges!,
C/B/4171. Takeovers and causes of their failure
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- 2100
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the reasons behind the failure of takeovers explaining the rationale for take-over attempts, analysing the sources of motivation for both acquiring managers and target managers, describing the relationship between management and the shareholders, discussing the influencing power of various stakeholders etc.
KEYWORDS: Takeover attempt, takeover failure,
C/B/4170. Presentation + notes. An examination of mergers and takeovers. Case study HBOS and Lloyds
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- 0
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- 18 SLIDES
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This presentation with brief notes focuses on mergers and takeovers within the banking industry and uses Lloyds and HBOS as case studies. The position of both banks within the industry is examined, and this is followed by an examination of the reasons and motives behind the take over. The process is examined, along with a discussion regarding the reasons why this deal was considered necessary. The affects and impacts noted after the deal are examined, and the presentation also discusses the reasons why some deals of this nature fail. The presentation then evaluates the success of the deal in its entirety.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, mergers, takeovers, banking, Lloyds, HBOS!,
C/B/4159. An examination of leadership in regards to mergers and acquisitions
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- 2450
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This paper examines leadership challenges and practices, and aims to discuss the issues that relate to it. The paper discusses these topics in relation to mergers and acquisitions, and then provides an example of a leadership challenge, a leadership practice, and a leadership story. After each example is discussed and explained, the paper then links them all together.
KEYWORDS: Leadership, leadership practices, leadership challenges, mergers and acquisitions!,
C/B/4133. An examination of the reasons why some takeovers fail
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- 1950
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper aims to assess the reasons why takeovers often fail, and begins by presenting the rationale behind a takeover attempt. The reasons why they fail are associated with poor mitigation, excessive outlays and poor planning and the paper then discusses the evidence that supports these claims. The non financial reasons for an unsuccessful take over attempt are discussed before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Takeovers, poor mitigation, planning!,
C/B/4119. Nokia's acquisition strategy and problems of its implementation
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- 2050
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the principles of strategic decision making in the Finish electronics company Nokia describing the background of the company, analysing Nokia’s acquisition strategy and related problems, reviewing the steps taken by the company to manage their integration, and considering the positive and negative aspects of the organisational culture relevant for the merger.
KEYWORDS: Nokia, acquisition strategy, integration,
C/B/4069. Presentation + notes. An examination of the merger between Iberia and British Airways
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- 0
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- 22 slides
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- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
This presentation with brief notes focuses on the merger between Iberia and British Airways (BA). The presentation outlines the potential motives for the merger, and identifies possible financial and managerial motives. The implications of the merger on the shareholders are assessed, and the presentation identifies whether the merger was a success or not.
KEYWORDS: Presentation, merger, Iberia, British Airways, BA, financial motives, managerial motives, shareholders!,
C/M/2237. An examination of the change management process following a merger
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- 1550
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the change process following the merger of two advertising agencies. The paper presents the background to the merger, and follows by outlining what the main tasks of the organizations leaders are. The way in which the process of change has been led is also examined before conclusions are made.
KEYWORDS: Change process, change management, merger, leadership, leader,
C/M/2219. Change management during merger of NTL Telewest and Virgin Mobile
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- 4000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 49.99 GBP
The paper looks at the change accompanying the merger of NTL Telewest and Virgin Mobile identifying the external and internal drivers of the change, outlining the key management objectives and the ways to achieve them, suggesting additional techniques that could be used to aid the integration of the two brands, and evaluating the effectiveness of change implementation. The shortcomings of change management are highlighted.
KEYWORDS: Change management, merger, NTL Telewest, Virgin Mobile,
C/B/3975. Integration of companies under globalization: Cadbury and Kraft
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- 1000
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 19.99 GBP
The paper looks at the strategies used by modern businesses to gain market share including Greenfield investment and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). The integration of Cadbury and Kraft within the confectionary industry is examined highlighting the problems associated with their M&A.
KEYWORDS: Integration, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, Cadbury, Kraft, confectionary industry,
C/B/3864. Merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler: advances in technology
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- 2350
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper examines the outcomes of the merger between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler in the late 1990s focusing on the changes related to technological advancements, research and development (R&D). The benefits of technology monitoring and cross-national learning are explained, the difficulties of the R&D restructuring are considered, the results of changes across the organization are evaluated.
KEYWORDS: Merger, Daimler-Benz and Chrysler, advances in technology, research and development, R&D,
C/B/3804. EasyJet: acquisition of GO Airline and strategic analysis
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- 2550
- DATE:
- 2011
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- 29.99 GBP
The paper analyses the performance of the European low-cost airline EasyJet reporting on their acquisition of GO Airline, outlining advantages and disadvantages of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the airline industry, and arguing the benefits of the M&A for EasyJet. The company’s strategic analysis is conducted using the models of PESTEL, Porter’s Five Forces, SWOT and Ansoff matrix. Recommendations are suggested on the basis of the analysis.
KEYWORDS: M&A, mergers and acquisitions, EasyJet, GO Airline, PESTEL, Porter’s 5 Forces, SWOT, Ansoff matrix, airline industry,
S/M/620. Dissertation. The impact of corporate branding on brand equity after mergers and acquisitions in the British Market
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- 14100
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 149.99 GBP
This dissertation looks at the impact of corporate branding on branding after the advent of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The objectives are to analyze to what extent the brand equity of the lead firm and the target firm are affected by M&As respectively from the consumer perspective, to analyze to what extent the different brand name redeployment strategies affect brand equity from the consumer perspective, and to examine brand associations in terms of the different brand name redeployment strategies. The review of literature discusses a range of topics like corporate rebranding, brand equity, rebranding in an M&A context, and brand name redeployment strategies. The methodology is provided in detail, and the study uses pre tests and questionnaires to gather data. The study then evaluates all of the results found.
KEYWORDS: Dissertation, corporate branding, mergers, acquisitions, M&A, consumer perspective, brand name redeployment strategies, brand equity!,
C/B/3763. Critical assessment of UK takeover regulations
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- 5650
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 59.99 GBP
This paper examines the regulation for takeovers in the UK, and aims to assess whether it is too protective of company shareholders. The paper aims to analyse how hostile takeovers have become, as well as looking at the way in which the law surrounding it has developed.
KEYWORDS: Takeover, UK, company share holders, hostile takeovers, law,
C/B/3759. An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of bank mergers
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- 1050
- DATE:
- 2011
- PRICE:
- 19.99 GBP
This paper examines the banking sector in reference to mergers. The paper aims to examine the advantages and disadvantages regarding the merge between a medium sized retail bank and an investment bank.
KEYWORDS: Banking, merger, medium sized retail bank, investment bank,
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