Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)Among other topics, Chapter 6 covers mergers and acquisitions. For this Strategy in Practice
assignment, you are charged with finding a contemporary news article, from a reliable source,
that discusses either a merger or an acquisition* that has recently been announced, is currently in
progress, or has just been finalized. The article that you select must be one published within the
last four (4) months. First write at least 200 words summarizing the article without including any
text other than your own (20 points) and then write at least 500 words explaining how the
identified transaction relates to the material presented in Chapter 6 (see next paragraph for
specifics) (80 points). Provide, in the Works Cited section, the full citation for your selected
article (do not include the actual article); include the URL, if applicable.
In your own words, fully discuss the selected merger or acquisition, and include as much
pertinent information as necessary, from the article, the textbook, and your own research, to
thoroughly describe the strategic ramifications of the transaction on both internal and external
stakeholder groups, the impact of the deal on the industry(ies) and rivals within said market(s),
and the advantages and disadvantages resulting from the strategic choice discussed in the article.
Remember that your article must be current, and your discussion must be comprehensive.
*do not select an article that focuses on an entity known as a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Few Instuctions:
Make certain that the selected article is a news item. Do not choose an editorial, a
scholarly journal piece, a general discussion of mergers and acquisitions, or anything
other than a recent news article about a particular merger or acquisition.
• Your article summary should feature no direct quotes, and your analysis should similarly
be written in your own words. For both parts of your paper, paraphrasing remains
acceptable. (Remember to give credit to the author even when you paraphrase.)
• Although the terms merger and acquisition are often incorrectly used interchangeably, the
terms actually represent two distinct types of strategic transactions.
• Ensure that you examine the strategic ramifications, industry impact, and advantages and
disadvantages of your selected transaction.