MERGER AND ACQUISITION

Paper Code: 
24MIB326
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to explore about Merger & Acquisition in current scenario.

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24MIB326

MERGER AND ACQUISITION

(Theory)

CO205: Explore the basic framework of Corporate Restructuring

CO206: Acquire knowledge of various models of mergers and acquisitions

CO207: Comprehend the need and process of due diligence and cross border acquisitions CO208: Analyse Alternatives to Mergers and Acquisitions Strategic Alliance

CO209: Analyse the concept of takeovers

CO210: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach                          in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Group Discussion, Tutorials, Case Study

Learning activities for the students:

Self-learning assignments,

presentations

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Corporate Restructuring

Concept Reasons for restructuring Barriers to restructuring Types of restructuring Strategic Options for restructuring: Cost Leadership options, Product Excellence options, SWOT options, New Ownership relationships

Implications of restructuring on stakeholders

12.00
Unit II: 
Mergers and Acquisitions

Mergers : Concept, classification of mergers Acquisitions : Concept, types of acquisitions Difference between mergers and acquisitions Drivers of mergers and acquisitions Reasons for failure of mergers and acquisitions Process of merger and acquisition : Planning and implementation Reverse Merger

12.00
Unit III: 
Due Diligence, Post Merger Issues and Cross Border Acquisitions

Due Diligence

Importance of due diligence in mergers and acquisitions Process of due diligence: Planning, Data collection, Data analysis, Reporting

Post-Merger Issues

Concept of integration in mergers Tools for integration in mergers Strategies for post-merger success

Cross Border Acquisitions

Concept and need for cross border acquisitions Benefits of cross border acquisitions Difficulties in cross border acquisitions

12.00
Unit IV: 
Alternatives to Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic Alliance and Divestitures

Strategic Alliance

Concept Reasons for formation of strategic alliances Types of Strategic alliances

Benefits and weaknesses of strategic alliances

Divestitures

Concept and types of divestitures Reasons for divestiture Benefits of divestitures

12.00
Unit V: 
Takeovers

Concept Forms of takeover – Legal, Business, Reverse Strategies to defend takeovers Benefits of takeovers Disadvantages of takeovers

Essential Readings: 
  • Francis Cherunilam, “International Business”, Prentice Hall India
  • Weston & Weaver, Mergers and Acquisitions, Tata McGrawHill Education
  • Aurora, Shetty, Kale,”Mergers and Acquisitions”, Oxford University Press
  • Chandrashekhar K., Vishwanath S.R., Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructuring: Text and Cases, SAGE Publications
  • Sinha P.K., Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate restructuring, Himalaya Publishing

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

·       Gaughan A. Patrick,Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Restructurings, Wiley Publishers

·       Tarba, Cooper, Sarala, Ahammad, Mergers and Acquisitions in Practice, Taylor & Francis

·       Sharman Andrew, Mergers and Acquisitions from A to Z, Harper Collins Publishers

·       Ray K.G., Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategy, Valuation and Integration, Prentice Hall India Learning

E-RESOURCES:

·       International marketing, Philip Kotler

https://www.pdfdrive.com/marketing-philip-kotler-kotler-philip-marketing-1-philip-kotler- e40034031.html

·       International Marketing, Rai international University. https://www.pdfdrive.com/international-marketing-e33406695.html

 

JOURNALS:

·       Foreign Trade Review

·       Indian Journal of Marketing

.       Marketing Management

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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