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The Wesfarmers way (B)

By Salvatore Cantale, Peter Coupe and Amit Mehta

5 pages

July 2019

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Reference: IMD-7-2086

Continuation of Case A

Learning Objective

With the use of a comprehensive example, the case provides ways in which the success of acquisitions can be judged combining operational, financial and strategic objectives.
It assists the student critically evaluate acquisitions and how value is created. It also stresses the importance of having strict disciplines when undertaking acquisitions which are inherently risky. Appreciation of management models for running diversified corporations.

Keywords

Acquisition, Public Company, Risk Management, Behavioral Finance

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Australia
Wesfarmers, Consumer Services, Retail
April 2007 to February 2018

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Published Sources

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English

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