August/Fall 2012

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester III MF0011 Mergers and Acquisitions - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1209)

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 What are the basic steps in strategic planning for a merger. Q.2 What are the sources of operating synergy. Q.3 Explain the process of a leveraged buyout. Q.4 What are the cultural aspects involved in a merger. [10] [10] [10] [10]

Q.5 Study a particular merger that you have read about and discuss the synergy effect of the merger. [10]

Q.6 What are the motives for a joint venture, explain with an example of a joint venture. [10]

August/Fall 2012

Master of Business Administration - MBA Semester III MF0011 Mergers and Acquisitions - 4 Credits
(Book ID: B1209)

Assignment Set- 1 (60 Marks)

Note: Each question carries 10 Marks. Answer all the questions.

Q.1 Q.2 Q.3 What are the basis for valuation of a target company. Discuss the factors in post-merger integration process. [10] [10]

List out the defense strategies in the face of a hostile takeover bid. [10]

Q.4

What are the legal compliance issues a company has to adhere to in case of a [10]

merger. Explain through an example. Q.5

Explain the advantages of any particular corporate restructuring exercise you [10] [10]

have come across. Q.6 What is the motive for a divestiture, explain with an example.