PepsiCo's Bid for Quaker Oats (A) Case Solution
All round the year 1999, the soft drink giant closely monitored multiple potential acquisitions. In the autumn of 2000, it seemed the proper moment for an equity-funded acquisition had arrived. Currently, PepsiCo direction determined to start private conversations with The Quaker Oats Co. about a possible business combination.
Gatorade, an integral brand in Quaker's portfolio, had long been on PepsiCo's wish list, but PepsiCo's supervisors, headed by CEO Roger Enrico and CFO Indra Nooyi, were committed to carrying on the value of PepsiCo's shares and, consequently, were decided not to pay too much for Quaker. This instance provides information which allows pupils: to evaluate the worth of the companies of Quaker, estimate possible synergies related to a Pepsi-Quaker amalgamation, and produce an effective dialogue strategy.
This is just an excerpt. This case is about FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
PUBLICATION DATE: June 21, 2001 PRODUCT #: 801458-HCB-ENG
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