C/B/837. Internal Marketing and Employee Branding: Mergers & Acquisition Perspective

The paper examines how much the co-operation between internal marketing and employee branding may contribute towards increasing shareholder value in merger and acquisitions (M&A) scenarios. An overview of M&A process is presented discussing the creation of shareholder's value through M&A activity, the HR and marketing aspects of the process, and the role played by internal marketing and employee branding in achieving successful M&A.

C/B/788. Investing in Supermarket Industry: Aldi as acquisition target

The paper examines the suitability of retail supermarket industry for private equity investment considering the discount grocery chain Aldi as an acquisition. Strategic analysis is conducted including the analysis of the key success factors in the industry (PESTEL), competitive analysis (Porter's Five Forces), and the company analysis (SWOT). Strategic options for the company's further development are outlined suggesting recommendations for the company's management.

C/HR/211. Master's Dissertation. Human Side of Mergers and Acquisitions: Case study of Social Security Bank Limited (SSB) and National Savings and Credit Bank (NSCB) in Ghana

This dissertation investigates the human side of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) focusing on the strategic and financial aspects of M&A activity. The research is based on a case study approach, examining the specific human elements of a bank merger in Ghana. The methods include primary data collection through interviews and questionnaires among the current and former bank employees and HR department staff members. Conclusions are made about the features of bank mergers and acquisitions in a developing country.

C/B/772. Daimler and Chrysler: analysis of the merger

The following research is devoted to the analysis of the merger of Daimler with Chrysler. It focuses on the discussion of the post merger effects and the evaluation of the management decisions. The analysis is undertaken form the shareholder perspective and includes a short overview of the theoretical foundations behind the merger transactions.

S/B/278. Mergers: successes and failures

The paper examines the reasons behind a merger discussing the examples of the Gap merger, AOL and Time Warner merger, BP and Amoco merger, the Bank of Scotland and Halifax merger, etc. Mergers are viewed in the historical context; the cases of companies' decline after mergers are discussed.

C/B/653. Mergers & Acquisitions in banking industry USA and Europe

The research paper is focused on the analysis of the recent M&A trends in banking industry. It identifies facts and motives for the recent upsurge in M&A deals in the global markets, and proceeds with analysis of the local factors that stimulated American and European markets.

E/B/255. Case Study of DaimlerChrysler: lessons in post-merger integration

The paper reports on the outcomes of the merger of DaimlerChrysler describing the competitive environment of the world automobile industry, the role of innovation and development, the features of the automotive market, etc. The objectives of Daimler-Benz and Chrysler's merger are discussed; the successes and problems of the merger are highlighted.

S/B/248. Globalisation strategy of Singtel, Optus

The paper examines the takeover of the Australian company Optus by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) discussing the trends in the global expansion of the telecommunication industry, presenting the profile of SingTel Optus and analysing their international strategy and its restraints. SWOT analysis of the company is performed.

S/B/204. Corporate Environment: takeover of Telefonica by O2

The paper reports on O2, a UK mobile communications company's takeover of Spain-based Telefonica. Stakeholders' and managers' interests in the takeover are identified; PESTLE analysis of the external factors around the takeover is conducted; the drivers of change are outlined.

S/B/190. Dubai Ports World acquisition of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company: an analysis of the CFIUS decision and lost potential benefits of the Foreign Direct Investment into the United States.

The paper examines the situation around the purchase of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) by Dubai Ports World analysing the CFIUS rationale behind the acquisition, the causes of the transaction failure and its effects on international investment practices.

S/B/280. Mergers and Acquisitions of Maersk Group

The paper examines the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the liner shipping industry focusing on M&A in the Maersk Sealand group. The company's profile is presented; development strategies in the international container transportation industry are characterised; the strengths and weaknesses of M&A are identified. The success factors of Maersk Sealand M&A are analysed.

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