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Discuss the challenges (or roadblocks) that the Cadbury family faced over time? Distinguish between roadblocks arising from the growth of the family, market developments, and institutions (legal regulations)

Discuss the merger and later de-merger of Cadbury and Schweppes? What are the driving forces behind both the merger and the de-merger? Is being big the best way to protect family control?

What is the role of regulation in this case? Given that Nestlé was protected by ownership rules whereas the British companies were not allowed to merge, is this fair? Is it relevant to apply 'national interest' to the chocolate industry?

What are the decisive factors in the success of Kraft's takeover of Cadbury? Do you agree with the chairman of the board that the family had no other option in the end?

The hedge funds acted aggressively when it was rumoured that Cadbury might be taken over - from having 5% of ownership to almost a third of its shares, which they were willing to sell for a 20p profit per share. Discuss the role of hedge funds in destabilizing ownership of public traded family firms. Would it be better to regulate the ownership of hedge funds in public traded companies, forcing them to be longer term oriented