Some sources: https://youtu.be/S7DoKFPOhZk
Some mergers
T mobile and sprint
After pay and square
Heinz and Kraft
The merging of companies is often hailed by industry leaders as an opportunity to improve synergies and benefit overall economic well-being. However, the opposite may be the case as mergers can result in fewer product choices and fewer competitive prices for consumers in the marketplace. Identify a recent merger and acquisition that has occurred over the last 3–5 years and answer the following questions.
-Is the merger a market consolidation or a merger? Explain.
-How does the merger impact market stability and economic forecasts?
-How can the merger outcomes inform corporate responsibility and management of acquired resources?
Summary of Merger and Acquisition
In this paragraph, you will identify the companies that merged, and provide summary of the merger and acquisition. Explain why the companies merged. You will also discuss the costs/benefits to the consumer. Respond to this part of the question in detail. You will want to include a citation to support these ideas.
Market Consolidation or Merger
Use a separate paragraph to respond to this sub-question. You will discuss whether the merger is a market consolidation or a merger. Provide an explanation for your conclusion. Here, it would be a good idea to explain what a market consolidate is and what a merger is. Use the explanation of these two concepts to help explain the reason for your conclusion about whether the merger was a market consolidation or merger. It will be important to include scholarly sources to substantiate your ideas.
Impact of a Merger on Market Stability and Economic Forecasts
Address this part of the question in a separate paragraph. Explain how the merger impact market stability and economic forecasts. Attention to detail and analysis will be important. Include scholarly sources to substantiate your ideas.
Merger Outcomes
Address this part of the question in a separate paragraph. Explain how the merger outcomes can inform corporate responsibility and management of acquired resources. Attention to detail and analysis will be important. Include scholarly sources to substantiate your ideas
