This case is one of a pair of cases that are used in the merger negotiations. It is designed for use with the "Amoco Corporation" (UV2467). Half the class is produced only in the case of Amoco, 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 29 pages. Publication Date: March 21, 2000. Prod. #: UV2469-PDF-ENG