Subject category:
Strategy and General Management
Published by:
IBS Center for Management Research
Length: 19 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
The case discusses the merger of Gillette with Procter & Gamble, the two leading consumer goods companies. It describes recent trends and studies the ongoing consolidation in the consumer goods industry. The case presents the rationale behind the decision to merge and the perceived synergies that both the companies can achieve from the merger. It also discusses the possible threats to the merger including cultural differences and various other issues. Finally, the case ends with a debate on whether the merger would be successful in the future.
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Abstract
The case discusses the merger of Gillette with Procter & Gamble, the two leading consumer goods companies. It describes recent trends and studies the ongoing consolidation in the consumer goods industry. The case presents the rationale behind the decision to merge and the perceived synergies that both the companies can achieve from the merger. It also discusses the possible threats to the merger including cultural differences and various other issues. Finally, the case ends with a debate on whether the merger would be successful in the future.