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Case
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Reference no. IAE-C118-03574-EN
Published by: IAE Business School
Published in: 2011
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

The case studies the opportunity for Perdigao, one of the biggest poultry companies in Brazil, to merge with its competitor, Sadia. The opportunity arises after a year in which Sadia was decapitalized due to a loss in the derivatives market. In the case, Perdigao’s president must decide whether to make an offer for Sadia or not. For this, students must value both Sadia, a highly leveraged firm, and the synergies in case of a merger or acquisition.

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Abstract

The case studies the opportunity for Perdigao, one of the biggest poultry companies in Brazil, to merge with its competitor, Sadia. The opportunity arises after a year in which Sadia was decapitalized due to a loss in the derivatives market. In the case, Perdigao’s president must decide whether to make an offer for Sadia or not. For this, students must value both Sadia, a highly leveraged firm, and the synergies in case of a merger or acquisition.

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