This case comprises of two parts. In the first part investor venture capitalist wrestles within his mind about the rationality of acquiring Cadbury and or would he benefit from it as a stockholder of Kraft Foods. He was additionally puzzling over the value of the miscellaneous payment offered to Cadbury's investors. Details are provided about Kraft Foods's actions and businesses, followed by a description of Cadbury. The historical financial statements of each business are appended.
The reasoning for the acquisition of Kraft Foods is provided along with the structure of the initial and final offers. The second part“A Sweet Divorce?” focuses on the following demerger of the Bites section less than two years later and it can be deemed, in its own right, as a second measure. On the other hand, it can be used by the instructor as a conclusion to highlight purposes linked to disclosure and strategy or to the ex-post measurement of synergy effects.
Publication Date: 03/18/2016
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