Rieter (A): Diversify or Focus

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Case

Reference no. IMD-3-0725

Subject category: Strategy and General Management

Authors: Werner Ketelhohn (International Institute for Management Development (IMD)); Richard M McErlean Jr (International Institute for Management Development (IMD))

Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

Originally published in: 1997

Version: 24.11.2003

Length: 22 pages

Data source: Field research

Topics: Strategy; Expansion; Growth; Acquisition

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Abstract

This is the first of a three-case series (IMD-3-0725 to IMD-3-0727). In this case, the 200-year-old textile machinery company considers a future strategy in order to hedge against fluctuations in the textile machinery business. A 15-page information packet is provided that includes real memos, financial results and analysis of a company targeted for acquisition (Unikeller). Based on the information in the case, the students can then decide if Rieter should buy the company or not.

Location:

Switzerland

Industry:

Textile machinery, automotive soundproofing

Size:

CHF2.2 billion annual sales

Other setting(s):

1984-1994