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(2008, 2100 words)
The paper examines the decision of British Airways (BA) to acquire BMI describing the current situation in the global airlines industry, reporting on the competitive strategy of BA and indication the reasons for the BA acquisition of BMI. The concerns and the benefits related to the acquisition are discussed.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) merger in the pharmaceutical industry outlining the rationale behind the merger, reviewing academic approaches to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the key reason for mergers, etc. The results of the GSK merger are analysed highlighting the successes and failures, and discussing GSK new products and new markets.
(2006, 5000 words)
The paper examines the integrated telecommunications strategy used by Mannesmann to enter the UK mobile market discussing the synergies arising from the acquisition of the Orange, the deal between Vodafone and Mannesmann, the reasons behind Mannesmann's reluctance to merge with Vodafone, the differences between the German and the Anglo-Saxon approaches to corporate governance, etc.
(2006, 15 000 words)
On 10th of May 2006 The Walt Disney Company acquired Pixar Animation Studios. The takeover has captivated the world, due to the price of the acquisition ($7.4bn) and the potential outcome of this marriage. Disney has the distribution strength that stems from its brand name as well as a wide range of businesses that the company owns: theme parks, TV stations, musicals, film production companies. Pixar's strength lies within its innovative team that has provided that world with a streak of best selling animation cartoons since 1995. The full list of motives behind this acquisition is a mystery, as well as its future benefits. Academic research shows that there are a large number of motives behind acquisitions, besides economies of scale and a creation of shareholder value. Moreover, a large number of researches agree that acquisitions do not bring positive abnormal returns to acquiring companies. This work will explore the why Disney decided to acquire Pixar despite the risks of the acquisitions being unsuccessful. Moreover, the work will analyse the benefits that this deal could bring to the company. The work will be organised as follows: prior to starting chapter 1, where the aspects of mergers and acquisitions will be described, objectives and methodology for this work will be outlined. Chapter 2 will focus on literature review of theoretical work and empirical evidence in line with the objectives. Chapter 3 will use Disney and Pixar's acquisition as a case study to analyse the motives of the acquisition, and the benefits that are likely to result from it.
(2006, 9700 words)
The report looks at the case study that has been chosen for the graduate level dissertation exploring the dynamics of Mergers and Acquisitions in the UK banking industry. The case that has been considered is the biggest acquisition deal in the UK banking industry i.e. the acquisition of NatWest by Royal Bank of Scotland. The report includes the background of the acquisition, findings and recommendations. The aim of the case is to establish a framework to audit the successful mergers and acquisitions in the banking industry and uses semi structured interviews and questionnaires to establish the findings.
(2006, 7000 words)
The dissertation investigates the impacts of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on automotive brands presenting an overview of the automotive industry and focusing on the DaimlerChrysler merger. The literature review touches on the marketing theory including marketing mix and SWOT analysis, M&A activities and problems, brand theory, etc. Secondary research is conducted on the basis of the literature review and data analysis. Conclusions are made about the challenges and the goals of contemporary automotive industry.
(2006, 2000 words)
The paper addresses the issue of mergers and acquisitions analyzing the merger of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler in 1998, outlining the features of the car industry and revealing the motives behind the DaimlerChrysler merger. Potential synergies of the merging companies are discussed; the outcomes of the merger are analysed highlighting difficulties and offering recommendations.
(2005, 3300 words)
The following report discusses the recent acquisition of Reebok by Adidas-Salomon Group. Presents the analysis of the competitive environment, using the frameworks of PEST and Porters Five Competitive Forces. Companys competitive advantage is also considered through the application of analysis of generic position of companys business units, BCG matrix. The author gives the financial analysis of the merger. Presents the stakeholders power-interest map, the value chain configuration of business activities and summarizes the findings through the application of diagrams and maps.
(2005, 1500 words)
The paper examines the features of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) as the forms of horizontal and vertical integration, respectively. The reasons why companies choose to expand their boundaries are discussed; the benefits and problems of M&A are highlighted.
(2006, 10500 words)
Morrisons was the fifth largest supermarket chain in the United Kingdom, judged by its market share. In 2003 Morrisons revealed a £2.9billion takeover bid for the fourth largest supermarket in the UK Safeway. There have been mounting concerns raised over the way in which Morrisons carried out the acquisition, resulting in the subsequent profit warnings. This dissertation examines what are said to be the ‘keys to successes of acquisitions and how closely, if at all Morrisons followed them. The focus of this investigation is to establish where William Morrisons PLC acquisition of Safeway PLC went wrong and was it due to a lack of both consideration and planning. The author will review the opinions expressed by experts in the area of acquisitions and investigate what they think are the most important things to consider, in order to achieve a successful acquisition. These considerations will then be applied to what Morrisons did in their acquisition of Safeway and outline the mistakes they made.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper examines the factors influencing the development of the UK telecommunications/cable industry analysing it along the lines of PEST, Porter’s 5 Forces and SWOT models. The analysis of NTL and Telewest before their merger is conducted using SWOT; the prospects of NTL/Telewest after the merger are discussed on the basis of their financial ratio analysis, comparison with NASDAQ, etc. Recommendations to other organizations within the telecommunications industry are offered.
(2006, 2500 words)
The paper examines the issues of HRM during the integration period of mergers addressing the problem of employee uncertainty and reviewing HRM practices in the merger of Halifax and Leeds. Short-term and long-term recommendations are offered about HRM policies during a merger implementation.
(2006, 4500 words)
The paper reports on the pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) presenting an overview of the pharmaceutical industry, discussing the role of research and development (R&D) departments for pharmaceutical companies, etc. The history of GSK mergers is reviewed providing a critical analysis of the merger process and outlining future opportunities and threats.
(2006, 4500 words)
The paper looks at the process of mergers and acquisitions from the perspective of organizational change reviewing related literature and focusing on the merger between AOL and Time Warner. Analysis of both companies is conducted using PESTEL and Porter’s Five Forces models; the advantages and disadvantages of companies’ growth through mergers are outlined.
(2006, 900 words)
This document contains the discussions regarding the concept of corporate social responsibilities in terms of allocation of organisational resources and the need of CSR involvement from the perspectives of different theorists. The second part of the document seeks the understanding of variety of external development methods like alliance, mergers and acquisitions, partnerships through their critical appraisal and practical utilisation.
(2006, 2500 words)
Mergers and acquisitions are carried out assuming that the merging companies will benefit in terms of increased market share, reduced material costs and uncertainties through vertical and horizontal integration. It is also assumed that mergers and acquisitions will also reduce the production cost and increase productivity through consolidation of skills and reduction in aggregate number of employees (Buono F. Anthony, Bowditch L. James, 1989, pp 7). Though financial and economical problems contribute towards the success or failure of a merger or acquisition, Human Resource or employee concerns are also important to consider in post integration stage of merger or acquisition. The following report produced to discuss the possible behavioural problems that might result as a consequence of acquisition of Electrocar Ltd by Powerelectric.
(2005, 2500 words)
The paper reports on the merger of Brownloaf MacTaggart (BM) with Watkins International identifying the main problems brought about by the merger, reviewing the theoretical background of mergers and acquisitions, conducting stakeholder analysis of the company and discussing the issues of the management, culture, change, reward, etc.
(2006, 7500 words)
The paper reports on the merger of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a pharmaceutical company, and SmithKline Beecham providing a literature review on the topics of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), offering an overview of the pharmaceutical industry (Porter’s 5 forces analysis) and GSK (SWOT analysis) and comparing the performance of GSK before and after the merger in terms of financial ratios, strategy and synergies achieved.
(2006, 3000 words)
The paper reports on the strategic development of Amstrad reviewing their performance over the past decades and offering objectives for their strategic development in 2005-2010. Theoretical issues of mergers and acquisitions are addressed providing examples of GlaxoSmith Kline and Granada cases and making conclusions about the importance of synergy manager.
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