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Abstract

This case study examines the 1989 merger between Metal Box Packaging (UK) and Carnaud of France to form CMB Packaging - the largest packaging company in Europe and the third largest in the world. The main issues covered include the strategic restructuring of Metal Box; merger motivations and rationale; benefits of the merger; the financial, organisational and management structure of the merger agreement; and subsequent performance.
Location:
Industry:
Size:
GBP2 billion
Other setting(s):
1980-1989

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Abstract

This case study examines the 1989 merger between Metal Box Packaging (UK) and Carnaud of France to form CMB Packaging - the largest packaging company in Europe and the third largest in the world. The main issues covered include the strategic restructuring of Metal Box; merger motivations and rationale; benefits of the merger; the financial, organisational and management structure of the merger agreement; and subsequent performance.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
GBP2 billion
Other setting(s):
1980-1989

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