Three-Way Merger: Alcan Aluminum Ltd., Pechiney And Algroup
An 18 page paper that investigates the proposed three-way merger of Canada's Alcan Aluminum Ltd., France's Pechiney and Switzerland's Algroup (Alusuisse Lonza group). The merger would create a megacorporation that would take leadership in a number of businesses within the aluminum industry. The paper begins with an overview of some of the mergers within the industry in the last several years. It then moves into the proposed three-way merger, the benefits to the companies involved, the concerns of the European Commission and the Commission's intent to block the inclusion of Pechiney in the deal. The effects of such a merger are outlines. An analysis and recommendations are made. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
File: MM12_PGalpeal.wps
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