Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published in:
2003
Length: 4 pages
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Abstract
This technical note is to accompany the case ''Hamba (A): Strategic Fit and Integration of Newly Acquired Firms'' (303-224-1). The case abstract is as follows. A Swiss conglomerate decides to abort its previous diversification strategy into unrelated businesses. The firm''s existing divisional structure as well as their profitability are shown. In a strategic turnaround, the company decides to concentrate on one business only: the filling and packaging of food and beverages. In order to implement this new direction for the company, a new CEO is appointed. The target industry is succinctly presented using notions of competitive analysis, with a segment promising high growth rates identified. The case continues to enumerate the series of acquisitions the company had planned or already undertaken to improve its competitive position within the packing sector, especially focusing on filling beverages using plastics containers. An overview of the acquisition process in general is given and in particular, the acquisition of a medium-sized filling specialist is highlighted.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
10,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2001-2002
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Abstract
This technical note is to accompany the case ''Hamba (A): Strategic Fit and Integration of Newly Acquired Firms'' (303-224-1). The case abstract is as follows. A Swiss conglomerate decides to abort its previous diversification strategy into unrelated businesses. The firm''s existing divisional structure as well as their profitability are shown. In a strategic turnaround, the company decides to concentrate on one business only: the filling and packaging of food and beverages. In order to implement this new direction for the company, a new CEO is appointed. The target industry is succinctly presented using notions of competitive analysis, with a segment promising high growth rates identified. The case continues to enumerate the series of acquisitions the company had planned or already undertaken to improve its competitive position within the packing sector, especially focusing on filling beverages using plastics containers. An overview of the acquisition process in general is given and in particular, the acquisition of a medium-sized filling specialist is highlighted.
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Location:
Industry:
Size:
10,000 employees
Other setting(s):
2001-2002