Merger/Acquisition:
Glaxo Wellcome (UK) - SmithKline Beecham
1. Introduction
2. Price Paid What are the factors used in determining the price paid? What are the pros and cons of merging or acquiring another company?
3. Measurements of Success How can you determine whether this deal was considered a success or failure, and why?
4. Behavior of Stock after Announcement. Why the acquiring company's stock rose or fell after the deal was announced?
5. Expected Benefits Realized. How can you determine whether or not the anticipated benefits were realized?
Special Problems of doing Business Internationally
What are at least four international financial management issues the combined company doing business internationally must address that would not be a concern of a company just doing business domestically?
What are some ways in which an international company can protect itself from any adverse effects of or risks from the issues chosen in h. above, giving specific examples from your specific companies?
6. Conclusion
7. Reference