Abstract

The case examines the first-ever overseas acquisition by an Indian automobile company. It gives a detailed account of the acquisition of Daewoo Commercial Vehicles plant by Tata Motors, world's sixth largest commercial vehicle manufacturer. The case describes the acquisition process along with the financial aspects of the deal. It explores the synergies arising from the acquisition. It also examines the efforts made by Tata Motors to integrate the acquired company. Finally, the case explores the future of Tata Motors in the light of the acquisition.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• The implications of acquisitions from the broader strategic framework of a company and the environmental variables like competition
• Analyze how post-integration strategies are developed
• Understand how an overseas acquisition deal is structured and carried out.

Keywords

Tata Motors, Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company Limited, Mergers and acquisitions, Cross-border merger, Daewoo Motors, Militant trade unions, Synergies, Integration issues, Downstream activities, Cost management, Globalisation, Daewoo Group, South Korea, Gunsan plant