Final Project: Kroger – Recommendations FIN-660

In the recommendations section, you will decide how your company should proceed (see the Final Project Guidelines and Rubric document for full details). You will look at the risks associated with the recommendation, such as political integration, cultural issues, resistance from shareholders, tax implications, and regulatory issues. Cross-border mergers and acquisitions have additional risks related to environmental laws, employment laws, intellectual property laws, antitrust laws, and financial regulations. You will also explain how the deal structure brings value to your organization. As you compose your final project, consider the following questions:

What are the risks, and how will you mitigate them? What obstacles could prohibit you from meeting the objectives of the merger, and how will you handle them?

How does the deal provide value, considering the objective you are trying to achieve? What can you do to make sure the merger goes smoothly and that shareholder value is achieved?