This case is one of a pair of cases that are used in the merger negotiations. It is designed for use with "British Petroleum, Inc." (UV2469). Half the class is prepared only British Petroleum (BP) case, and uses half the case. BP Amoco and consider a merger, and are in the process of negotiating a merger agreement. Macroeconomic assumptions, including projections of future oil prices in the face of uncertainty and assumptions about the ability of Amoco, to reduce exploration and production costs represent future cash flows Amoco, difficult to predict. "Hide
by Susan Chaplinsky, Luann J. Lynch, Paul Daugherty Source: Darden School of Business 28 pages. Publication Date: March 21, 2000. Prod. #: UV2467-PDF-ENG