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Mergers and Acquisitions

Learning Outcome 1. Critically analyse the relative importance of different types of drivers of mergers and acquisitions in a global context.

Learning Outcome 2. Critically assess the success or otherwise of a range of mergers and acquisitions transactions.

Learning Outcome 3. Analyse the mergers and acquisition strategies of global organisations and critically appraise suggestions for improvement in the application of strategies.

Learning Outcome 4. Syntheses and discuss the key elements in successful mergers and acquisitions.

Learning Outcome 5. Perform critical analysis of comparative issues in mergers and acquisitions

Transformation of the Media & Entertainment industry

Megadeals are regularly occurring in the Media & Entertainment sector as companies rush to adapt to the substantial changes sweeping the industry. The main focus continues to be on user experience and getting closer to the customer, and increasingly companies are using M&A to achieve this. Generally, those investing in successfully engaging with consumers are destined for growth.

Large M&A's in the media& entertainment sector pose a unique set of challenges particularly with people, technology platforms, and partnerships. These challenges can create barriers to success even for executives with significant acquisition and integration experience.
Write an individual report (2,400 words +/-10%) on this customer-driven transformation. Address the following issues in your paper:

Q1) Critically analyse the underlying currents of this wave of customer-driven media and entertainment mergers and acquisitions. Concentrate on both strategic and operational synergies.

Q2) Choose one specific media & entertainment deal in the last 5 years and critically analyze the motivations behind the purchase and explore how the target's focus fits into the acquirer's business model.

Q3) Perform a critical analysis of the deal you chose from the financial point of view. Explore the value of the deal and whether it can be judged as justified (use discounted value analysis and comparable transaction analysis in your reasoning). Explore the stock prices prior to and after the acquisition and analyse these moves critically.

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