TITLE

Don't Add 1+1 in M&A, Try Integrating Them

AUTHOR(S)

Silverstein, Ken

PUB. DATE

March 2003

SOURCE

Treasury & Risk Management;Mar2003, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p20

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reveals the steps which should have done in order to make the AOL-Time Warner merger work. Strategic mistakes following the merger; Timing of the integration of the operations and personnel of the two businesses; Negative shareholder value in merger and acquisition activity.

ACCESSION #

9216616

Tags: AOL Time Warner (Company);  CONSOLIDATION & merger of corporations

 

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