The Exxon - Mobil Merger Controversy
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Case Code: BSTR117 Case Length: 21 Pages Period: 1998-2003 Pub Date: 2004 Teaching Note: Not Available |
Price: Rs.500 Organization: ExxonMobil Industry: Oil and Energy Countries: USA Themes: Mergers Acquisition and Takeovers |
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Abstract
The case discusses the merger of Exxon and Mobil Corporation, the two top leading companies in the US oil industry. The case details the factors that led to the decision of the two companies to merge and the synergies reaped after the merger. The case also examines the positive and negative implications of this mega-merger on the consumers, employees, marketing and retailing intermediaries, and environment, as well as its effect on the overall competition in the industry. Finally, the case discusses the status of ExxonMobil in early 2004 and how it has performed in the past five years since its merger.
Issues
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:
- Mergers, Negative Side of Mega-mergers, Consolidation in the US Oil Industry
Contents
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Introduction
Background Note
The Merger
The Merger Rationale
The Controversy
Status in Early 2004
Exhibits
Keywords
ExxonMobil Corporation, Merger & Acquisition, Consolidation in US Oil Industry, Negative Side of Mega-mergers, Antitrust Laws, Environmental Conservation, Corporate Irresponsibility, Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
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