Alliances, mergers & acquisitions

CPIM seminar 1 Nov

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What are the criteria to be assessed in order to determine the strategic fit between partners in alliance? Compare joint venture decay with the death valley spiral. What are the problems in conducting due diligence in a global context? What are the most frequent sources of failures in mergers and acquisitions? In what circumstances is the symbiotic mode of integration or a merger appropriate?

Harbin Brewery case Mergers & acquisitions

CPIM seminar 1 Nov

Basing on Lasserres The Acquisition of Harbin Brewery:

1. What is the value of Harbin Brewery? 2. How do you compare the value with the price paid by AnheuserBusch? 3. Why was AnheuserBusch willing to pay the proposed price? 4. What issues do you anticipate during the postacquisition phase?