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(2008, 10 800 words + 1700 words + 10 slides Presentation)
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.
(2008, 1700 words)
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. This proposal is matching the following dissertation: S/F/182. Dissertation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland's Acquisition of NatWest. In addition to that Presentation is also available to match both proposal and dissertation under the following heading: S/F/183. Dissertation + Proposal + Presentation. Events surrounding Royal Bank of Scotland's Acquisition of NatWest.
(2008, 10 800 words)
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.
(2008, 3200 words)
The paper presents a marketing mix approach to personal banking services offered by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) focusing on Ulster Bank in Northern Ireland. RBS background is reviewed; the marketing mix model is described and analysed with reference to the bank's products, prices, promotion, place, people, etc.
(2007, 10 200 words)
The dissertation offers a review of business excellence literature highlighting that there are very few attempts to rationalize the processes with the help of HR function by underpinning it to a theoretical base. It has been estimated that HR plays a vital role in business excellence. The impact of HR function on creating business excellence in banking sector is investigated. Findings present in-depth analysis of the Natwest and Royal Bank of Scotland merger and post merger integration.
(2008, 10 800 words)
The dissertation investigates the relationship between effective human resource management and the success of the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. The research highlights the importance of intellectual capital in achieving competitive advantage through M&A explaining the influence of HRM on 'soft' and 'hard' factors of M&A activity. Literature is reviewed on the theory of M&A, corporate culture, HRM, etc. A case study is conducted of the merger of National Westminster Bank (NatWest) and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The methods of research include secondary and primary data collection (through semi-structured interviews and questionnaires). Recommendations are offered for companies to leverage upon different functions of HRM during M&A activity.
(2008, 10 000 words)
The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective; to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities; and in the light of the analysis, develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects. The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal matching this dissertation is also available on our website under the name: C/B/854. Proposal: Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
(2008, 10 000 + 1500 words)
The main aim of this dissertation is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The aim has further been divided into specific objectives that include: to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective; to highlight the corporate strategy in achieving desired results from M&A activities; and in the light of the analysis develop strategic recommendations for companies that are considering M&A strategy to achieve desired effects The dissertation includes the following chapters: introduction, literature review, methodology, analysis and findings, and conclusions and recommendations. This dissertation analyses the following mergers: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Proposal for this dissertation is provided in the appendix.
(2008, 1500 words)
The main aim of this proposed project is to understand the dynamics of major variables that impact on the success of merger and acquisition across industries from a corporate strategic perspective. The report includes sections such as introduction, aims and objectives, initial literature review, and methodology based on case studies and secondary data collection. Case studies analysed are: Hewlett-Packard and Apollo, British Petroleum and Amoco, NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland, Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, Banco Santander and Abbey and Boots and Alliance Unichem. Dissertation matching this proposal is also available on our website under the name: C/B/852. Dissertation. Do Mergers and Acquisition Always Bring the Desired Effects?
(2007, 1500 words)
This report highlights the relevance of Beer, Eisenstat & Spector's idea that in order for an organizational change to be successful there needs to be coordination, commitment and competencies. This relevance has been demonstrated with the help of post-acquisition organizational change of National Westminster Bank (NatWest) by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) in March 2000.
(2007, 750 words)
This paper presents overview of Royal Bank of Scotland and SWOT Analysis which is analysing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of Royal Bank of Scotland.
(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, 2500 words)
The report has been produced in order to analyze the financial situation in the pre-merger, due diligence and post merger time period of the acquisition of NatWest by Royal Bank of Scotland. This acquisition is one of the largest and most successful in the Banking Sector of the UK. The report involves a background of the acquisition, financial conditions that lead to the acquisitions, key financial ratios and the SWOT analysis of the acquisition from a financial perspective. The report uses calculations from primary and secondary sources to substantiate the analysis presented in the report.
(2004, 4000 words)
The report is prepared by first referring to Potter and Stamaticou's Case study and the book written by Howell and Bain.When put together it gives an in-depth understanding of the behaviour of financial markets and institutions. The later part of the report is prepared by studying Royal Bank of Scotland in order to understand the framework of legislative principles developed by Goodhart et al. (1998) and Llewellyn (1999), which imply the concept of 'Good Banking Regulations'
(2005, 3100 words)
This essay is a mini dissertation. It looks into most of the aspects of mergers and acquisitions: difference between vertical/horizontal mergers, hostile bids and friendly mergers, benefits and costs to both parties involved, identification of different types of synergies. Moreover, economies of scope and scale are explained, supported by comprehensive graphs. Merger waves are explained and historical analyses are provided. Every argument in this essay is supported by market research as well as case studies (e.g. Lloyds TSB/Abbey National plc). UK and international regulation aspects are also discussed in detail. A case study of NatWest/RBS is provided at the end.
(2005, 2000 words)
The paper reports on the capital structure of two UK banks, the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Standard Chartered, using financial gearing ratios (capital gearing and income gearing) and evaluating the costs of capital using CAMP (capital asset pricing model), DVM (dividend valuation method) and WACC (weighted average cost of capital).
(2005, 4000 words)
Bank mergers have become a common in a financial service industry and spurred a vast body of literature studying causes, consequences and implications for the future caused by this phenomenon. Overall, the evidence shows that the 1990s have had a tendency of greater economic benefits to the combined banks in comparison with the 1980s. This study attempts to investigate economic effects of the merger of the two largest UK banks occurred in 2000. As a result the new group has become the second largest financial structure globally. The study starts with a comprehensive literature review which covers all major studies of bank mergers beginning since 1980. This creates a base for the methodology part and comparison of obtained results. Authors use an event studies econometric analysis to investigate shareholders wealth effects caused by a merger. Short-run and long-run periods are analyzed. The results show that the merger was a right action undertaken by the management team of RBS. The work is heavily illustrated with tables and graphs. The computation files are also available upon request. This paper would be indispensable to those who study bank mergers and want to use modern techniques to uncover economic benefits resulting from takeovers.
(2002, 14000 words)
In the last 15-20 years, the Banking sector in the UK has faced the need to reorganise. This has led to mergers and acquisitions. This dissertation investigates into the roots and causes of this ever-increasing consolidation activity and tries to critically evaluate mergers and acquisitions. The stakeholders are all an essential part of any company and the decision to merge should be acceptable to all stakeholders. Moreover, another aim of this dissertation is to study the expectations of the stakeholders of the banks in UK and the effect a merger or an acquisition has on them. Three stakeholders, namely, shareholders, employees and customers are studied in detail with the help of two case studies, one for a merger (merger of Lloyds TSB Group) and one for an acquisition (takeover of Natwest by Royal Bank of Scotland).
(2005, 2300 words)
The paper provides SWOT analysis of Royal Bank of Scotland as well as PESTLE and Porters analysis of UK retail banking industry
(2005, 4500 words)
The paper presents PESTLE and Porters Five Forces analyses of UK retail banking industry as well as SWOT analysis of the main UK retails banks: Barclays, Abbey National, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Royal bank of Scotland (RBS), and NatWest
(2004, 2500 words)
The paper discusses the determinants that affect the pay level of CEOs. The discussion outlines the role of CEO in the organisation and the relationship between his importance and remuneration level. The discussion reviews various theoretical stances as principal-agent theory, corporate governance and external ownership, and task complexity and CEO specific skills and competence. The paper reviews the remuneration practice in three UK based firms (Barclays Bank; HSBC Bank Plc and Royal bank of Scotland) in order to show the way pay level is determined in real life situation.
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