The Air France - KLM Merger Story
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Case Code: BSTR124 Case Length: 22 Pages Period: 1998-2004 Pub Date: 2004 Teaching Note: Not Available |
Price: Rs.500 Organization: Air France, KLM Industry: Civil Aviation Countries: Europe, France Themes: Mergers Acquisition and Takeovers |
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Abstract
The case discusses the merger of Air France and KLM, the two leading airlines in Europe. It describes recent trends and studies the ongoing consolidation in the European aviation industry. The case presents in detail the need and rationale behind the decision to merge and the perceived synergies by both the companies from the merger. It also discusses the possible threats to the merger including cultural differences and various other issues. Finally, the case ends with a debate whether the merger will be successful or not in the future.
Issues
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:
- Mergers, Consolidation in European Civil Aviation Industry
Contents
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Introduction
The European Civil Aviation Industry
Air France
KLM
The Merger and its Rationale
The Pitfalls
The Aftermath
Exhibits
Keywords
Air-France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, European Civil Aviation Industry, Merger & Acquisition, Synergies in Merger, Alliances of Airline Companies, Sky Team Network
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