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What strategic actions should Proctor and Gamble executives undertake to ensure the Gillette acquisition ultimately benefits shareholders? What must be done to achieve the expected 1 + 1 = 3 benefit? Should the company pursue additional acquisitions? Should certain business units be eliminated from the business lineup?

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What strategic actions should Proctor and Gamble executives undertake to ensure the Gillette acquisition ultimately benefits shareholders? What must be done to achieve the expected 1 + 1 = 3 benefit? Should the company pursue additional acquisitions? Should certain business units be eliminated from the business lineup?

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The Procter & Gamble Company is one of the world's leading consumer products company. It operates in seven segments: Beauty; Health Care; Fabric Care and Home Care; Pet Health, Snacks and Coffee; Baby Care and Family Care; Blades and Razors; and Duracell and Braun. The company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Acquisition of the Gillette Company
P&G acquired Gillette on January 27, 2005 in all stock deal. The transaction is valued at ...

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