Post Discussion: Synergy and Risk of M&A

Post Discussion: Synergy and Risk of M&A

In this discussion, you will make a total of three posts, including one initial post, one reply to another one’s post

Please review the information below that details the requirements for this discussion assignment.

Initial Post:

Be sure to number your response to each question so that your answer corresponds appropriately with the question being asked.

Requirements:

The reasons for the posts need to be specific to your chosen companies, not just the economy.

Each post has to provide the fact or data to support your explanation to get the score. It could be obtained from a webpage, a publication, a recent 10-Q or news by the firms in the industries, the stock performance of the firms, net income, ownership, dividend policy of similar firms, etc.

First, find a mergers and acquisition event, then:

Identify the sources of synergy. Record your thoughts on the appropriate Chapter 29 slides. Cite information from the readings and/or news that support your position. (has points)

Identify the risk of the M&A event which possibly makes the M&A a failure. Link your explanation to the concepts in this chapter. (has points)

Reply to another one’s initial posts: Choose one initial post by your classmates which have NOT got any reply yet and reply to it. Your reply could agree or disagree with the initial post. Your reply has to provide the fact or data to support your argument in order to get the score. (has points)

Tips for a successful post:

Use full sentences.

Be specific and draw from the information.

Always use a respectful tone.

You must make an initial post before you can see what others have posted.