This case asks students to identify and evaluate the merits of the two factors that led to the purchase of the analysts concluded that the acquisition of high-risk investments: (1) the company acquiring the distribution of income, and (2) the quality of intellectual property goals (IP) portfolio. The distribution of the buyer in the acquisition cost of the target is quite different from the one of the previous transactions of the company. Precise interpretation of each line item for the purchase gives understanding of the value management seeks the acquisition. IP-quality report provides independent consulting firm IP also raises a number of questions students must identify. The main objectives of the event are to: (1) to introduce IP-quality concepts as they relate to the patent portfolio of the company, (2) to understand the basis for accounting firms and purchase price allocations in IP-intensive acquisitions, and (3) compare and contrast the risk effect of the acquisition in the portfolios of drug candidates with established products. "Hide
by Robert F. Bruner, Paul Simcoe, Mary Margaret Frank, Mark Goldstein, David Martin Source: Darden School of Business 20 pages. Publication Date: July 15, 2005. Prod. #: UV1761-PDF-ENG
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