IMD-3-1744 © 2008
Schwass, Joachim; Ward, John; Lief, Colleen
Iscar Metalworking was an Israeli manufacturer of metal working and metal cutting tools for markets needing exact tolerances. Iscar had actually grown into a worldwide business with workers and workplaces throughout the world; though it was established in 1952 in modest situations. Iscar was a 2nd generation household company whose CEO was not a household member.
Berkshire Hathaway; run by the renowned financier Warren Buffett; appeared to run in style really identifiable to Iscar. This case checks out Iscar's actions towards development and success; its acknowledgment that both a familiar and a various future should be guaranteed for the long-lasting and the procedure and fact of ending up being part of the BH dynasty. Mergers and acquisitions have to be approached thoroughly and in complete understanding of the implicit dangers and advantages to a business's culture and history of a deal.
Subjects: Strategy; Succession; Generational transition; Corporate culture; M&A; Family business
Settings: Israel; U.S.; Global; Metalworking; Metal cutting tools for aerospace and automotive industry; Private; 2005 (1952- 2007)