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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, 2800 words)
The paper proposes research based on the IMCL (Inter Marine Container Lines) acquisition of BCL (Baltic Container Lines), and their human resource integration that followed. The methods and rationale of the research are outlined; the management models that could be used to facilitate the process of integration are described including the resource based theory, socio-technical model, etc.
(2008, 3900 words)
The paper offers a research proposal into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the banking industry. The focus of the study is the three-way consolidation merger between Egnatia Bank, Laiki (Popular) Bank of Greece, and its own unit Marfin Bank in 2006. The proposal presents the background of the study, its objectives, literature review, research methodology, timescale, etc.
(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, 14 000 words)
The dissertation examines whether the acquisition of Pixar Animation Studio by Walt Disney Company has been successful. The background of the acquisition is presented; literature is reviewed on the theory of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) including the challenges of M&A, the ways to evaluate the success of M&A, etc. Analysis of the financial performance of the company in 2006 is conducted using their share price movements, etc. Conclusions are made about the success of the Pixar acquisition by Disney.
(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, 1700 words)
The paper presents a research proposal into the market concentration of the UK banking industry within the last two decades. It explores some of the relevant literature on the subject, and establishes the aims and objectives of the research. Methodological framework is developed; opportunities and problems are identified; key stages of the project implementation are outlined.
(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?
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