Glencore and Xstrata Merger: Game Changer?
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Case Details: |
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FINC080 |
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| Case Length |
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27 Pages |
| Period |
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2009-2011 |
| Pub. Date |
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2012 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Organization |
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Glencore International AG and Xstrata Plc. |
| Industry |
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Metal and mining industry |
| Countries |
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Switzerland, US and Global |
Abstract:
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The US$ 90 billion merger of Glencore, one of the world's largest diversified physical commodities traders, with Xstrata, a major player in the metals and mining industry, was expected to create a powerhouse in the mining industry.
The merger between these two could also reshape the competitive landscape in a majorly oligopolistic metals and mining industry.
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Issues:
Analyze the dynamics of the merger between Glencore and Xstrata
Determine the merger synergies between Glencore and Xstrata
Understand the industry dynamics of metals and mining industry
Analyze the affect of the merger on the industry competiveness
The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives:
What was the relationship shared by Glencore and Xstrata before the merger?
What were the merger synergies between Glencore and Xstrata?
What are the drivers of the metals and mining industry?
Discuss Michel Porter's five forces analyses on metals and mining industry?
In what way will the Glencore and Xstrata merger be a game changer in the metals and mining industry?
What does the combined entity of Glencore and Xstrata mean to the industry and what should be the objective of the combined entity to gain a competitive position in the industry?
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Keywords:
Exchange ratio, Merger, Acquisition, Synergies, Marc rich & co, FTSE, Glasenberg, Mick davis, Capital expenditure, Shareholders, BHP Billiton, Rino-tinto, Negotiated, Vale S.A., Anglo American, London , Consolidation, Mega merger, Glencore, Xstrata, Credit rating, Game changer, Oligopolize or oligopoly, Physical, Commodities, Trader
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