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An event study analysis on the market reaction and value creation effect in bayer's acquisition of Monsanto
| Resumo: | This case examines the Bayer-Monsanto merger, evaluating its implications and complexities. The paper investigates the merging of Monsanto’s seed and trait expertise with Bayer’s crop protection goods, which resulted in the formation of the world’s largest agrochemical participant. It delves into Bayer’s difficulties in skirting antitrust restrictions, as well as the subsequent court disputes over Monsanto’s flagship product. It also emphasizes aspects such as merger arbitrage, value creation, the deal from a private equity perspective, and a pre-merger financial health analysis of the target. This analysis provides vital insights into the intricacies and ramifications of this high-profile purchase. |
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| Autores principais: | Sidiqi, Sadaf |
| Assunto: | Mergers & acquisitions Bayer AG Monsanto company Corporate finance Merger arbitrage Private equity Due diligence Event studies Market reaction Efficient market hypothesis Value creation in a merger Analysis of shareholder wealth maximization |
| Ano: | 2025 |
| País: | Portugal |
| Tipo de documento: | dissertação de mestrado |
| Tipo de acesso: | acesso aberto |
| Instituição associada: | Universidade Nova de Lisboa |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| Origem: | Repositório Institucional da UNL |
| Resumo: | This case examines the Bayer-Monsanto merger, evaluating its implications and complexities. The paper investigates the merging of Monsanto’s seed and trait expertise with Bayer’s crop protection goods, which resulted in the formation of the world’s largest agrochemical participant. It delves into Bayer’s difficulties in skirting antitrust restrictions, as well as the subsequent court disputes over Monsanto’s flagship product. It also emphasizes aspects such as merger arbitrage, value creation, the deal from a private equity perspective, and a pre-merger financial health analysis of the target. This analysis provides vital insights into the intricacies and ramifications of this high-profile purchase. |
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