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    Business Assessment in designing a model for identifying the strengths and weaknesses of an organization for possible acquisition or sufficient market placement to improving competition.

    I need help with the following assignment: Research the Internet for a publicly traded company (preferably one that is on the small side with only one or two core products) and then download the annual report for the most recent year reported for use in this assignment. Based on your review and analysis of the annual rep

    EPS, PE, and Mergers

    The shareholders of Flannery Company have voted in favor of a buyout offer from Stultz Corporation. Information about each firm is given here: Flannery Stultz Price-earnings ratio 5.60 16.80 Shares outstanding 59,000 177,000 Earnings $225,000 $900,000 Flannery's shareholders will receive one share of Stultz stock for every

    Risk Reduction and Mergers

    Two large, publicly owned firms are contemplating a merger. No operating synergy is expected. However, since returns on the 2 firms are not perfectly positively correlated, the standard deviation of earnings would be reduced for the combined corporation. One group of consultants argues that this risk reduction is sufficient grou

    United and Continental Airline Merger

    Research the United and Continental Airline merger, evaluate the challenges experienced during the merger and the resulting impact to the business. Assess the effect of mergers and acquisitions on the company's customers, employees, and shareholders, and determine how what has been learned can be applied to companies doing a

    Workforce Reduction During Mergers

    Why do mergers and acquisitions often lead to the consolidation of positions or reductions in workforce? What effect do these changes have on employees?

    Work of acquisition is in contract management

    An IT acquisition guidance document states "there is a growing realization that the real work of acquisition is in contract management." At the same time, there is a decrease in the success rate of IT projects, as noted in this copied excerpt (typos included) from the April 23, 2009 Standish Group's news release: The Standish

    Person Responsible for IT acquisition projects

    A frequent occurrence is for an IT acquisition project that is behind schedule and over budget to continue out of control until the costs become intolerable or some other event causes it to end, resulting in much waste of resources with few or no benefits. Your Question. Your question has three parts. (a) In general, 'who

    Determining if an IT project supports goals and objectives

    An organization had a history of making regular investments in IT acquisition projects. It consistently spent more on IT acquisitions than its competitors but seemed to gain no advantage from doing so. Its executive committee became concerned with whether and to what extent the projects were actually supporting the organization'

    Mergers and Acquisitions

    I need some assistance with answering the following question: The four classifications of corporate mergers are (1) horizontal, (2) vertical, (3) cluster and (4) congeneric. Explain its meaning in the context of merger analysis in relation to (a) likelihood of government intervention and (b) likely to operate with synergy.

    Decision Case 13-5 Acquisition Decision

    Decision Case 13-5 Acquisition Decision Diversified Industries is a large conglomerate that is continually in the market for new acquisitions. The company has grown rapidly over the last 10 years through buyouts of medium-size companies. Diversified does not limit itself to companies in any one industry, but looks for firms w

    Tests of acquisitions and cash disbursements

    Evaluate the following statement by an auditor concerning tests of acquisitions and cash disbursements: In selecting the acquisitions and cash disbursements sample for testing, the best approach is to select a random month and test every transaction for the period. Using this approach enables me to thoroughly understand inter

    Growth Strategies

    Compare and contrast three growth strategies. Key Fundamentals: Note five key fundamentals that must be in play before beginning a significant strategy of growth and wealth building.

    This post analyzes the Microsoft acquisition of Skype.

    Microsoft is a diversified company that has made an acquisition that appears to have failed to create any value. Identify and critically evaluate the rationale used by top management to justify the acquisition when it was originally made. Finally, determine why the acquisition subsequently failed.

    Describe the relationship between strategic and financial planning

    Describe the relationship between strategic and financial planning. Include the following: -A strategic planning initiative for your organization and identify an initiative discussed in the organization's annual report. -How the initiative affects the organization's financial planning. -How will the initiative affect cost

    This post addresses the Gonzo Co. questions.

    Gonzo Co. owns a building in Georgia. The building's historical cost is $970,000, and $440,000 of accumulated depreciation has been recorded to date. During 2011, Gonzo incurred the following expenses related to the building. Repainted the building $48,000 Major improvement to the plumbing 109,000 Replaced carpet in the pl

    Business Acquisition: Kraft and Cadbury

    Kraft is a diverse company that, in 2009, made an acquisition to the confectionery group, Cadbury. However, this acquisition appears to have failed to create any value. What was the rationale used by top management to justify the acquisition when it was originally made? Why did the acquisition fail?

    Determining Acquisition Method and Contract Type

    DETERMINING ACQUISITION METHOD AND CONTRACT TYPE EXERCISE Bob knew there were many potential training sources in the Washington, DC Metro area. There were several incumbent training contractors currently supporting the Requiring Activity-but these companies were generally technical support contractors who performed part-time tr

    Key Merger Waves

    Looking for a different way to Identify the key merger waves in U.S. history and discuss factors that led to their occurrence.

    Please compare and contrast acquisition indebtedness and home-equity indebtedness. 2. Why might it be good advice from a tax perspective to think hard before deciding to quickly pay down mortgage debt? 3. Are employees or self-employed taxpayers more likely to qualify for the home office deduction? Explain

    1.Please compare and contrast acquisition indebtedness and home-equity indebtedness. 2. Why might it be good advice from a tax perspective to think hard before deciding to quickly pay down mortgage debt? 3. Are employees or self-employed taxpayers more likely to qualify for the home office deduction? Explain

    Procurement and Acquisition

    Procedures/processes contributing to the integration of standardization and simplification in developing specifications for new products. How these procedures/processes contribute to the more effective and efficient development of these specifications? What is the role of purchasing and supply management professionals in the

    What is synergy, and how do firms create it through mergers and acquisitions?

    You have two job offers: one from a dominant-business firm and one from an unrelated diversified firm (suppose the beginning salaries are virtually identical). Which offer would they accept and why? What is synergy, and how do firms create it through mergers and acquisitions? In your opinion, how often do acquisitions cre

    Corporations Mergers

    orporations are constantly trying to maximize their profits by increasing or decreasing the size of their operations. They do this via mergers or acquisitions (M&A's), and/or spinoffs, downsizing and outsourcing. Within the last 10 years, research a corporate merger between two corporations (e.g. Time Warner/AOL, Sprint/Next

    Discuss Disney-Marvel Acquisition

    See attached article file. Disney Nabs Marvel Heroes ? Discuss how the Disney-Marvel acquisition article sheds light on the strategic reasons for mergers and the factors that are influential in implementing a merger. ? What additional aspects of merger strategy can you learn about from analyzing Disney's efforts?