BenQ Corp.'s Failed Acquisition of Siemens' Mobile Devices Division


BenQ Corp.'s Failed Acquisition of Siemens' Mobile Devices Division
Case Code: BSTR250
Case Length: 17 Pages
Period: 2005-2006
Pub Date: 2007
Teaching Note: Not Available
Price: Rs.400
Organization: BenQ Corp,Siemens AG
Industry: Consumer Electronics
Countries: Worldwide
Themes: Mergers, Acquisitions, Strategic Alliances
BenQ Corp.'s Failed Acquisition of Siemens' Mobile Devices Division
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Abstract

The case describes BenQ's acquisition of the loss-making Siemens mobile devices division.

It describes the events after the acquisition and leading up to the bankruptcy of BenQ Mobile, the new company formed after the acquisition. It then analyzes the reasons for the failure of the acquisition, and also details the criticisms that BenQ and Siemens faced following the bankruptcy announcement.

The case ends with a brief discussion on the financial situation and future plans of BenQ and Siemens.

Issues

The case is structured to achieve the following teaching objectives

  • To understand the competitive situation in the mobile phone industry
  • To understand the synergies required to make a successful acquisition
  • To analyze the reasons for failure of some acquisitions

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Keywords

BenQ Corp, Siemens AG, Mobile devices, Failed acquisition, Synergies, Bankruptcy, Telecommunication industry, Restructuring

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