[Ali Alsudairi]

Which case study have inspired you the most?

[Peggie Chan]

Great question to ask – I was inspired by the Cadbury takeover and the leadership of the CEO. He put egos aside, focused on direct and ongoing engagement with his shareholders, and focused on his primary responsibility – maximize shareholder value. When it became clear he wasn’t going to resist the takeover, he compiled a talented defense team and instead was strategic in positively impacting the deal.

[Mohammad Manzouri]

Both the Air India and the Cadbury case studies and most inspiring case studies for me. One for the significant pitfalls to avoid when leading an M&A and the other for the agility and response undertaken by a target once takeover was inevitable.

[Karine Blais]

I think all cases were well chosen and inspiring. However, I particularly enjoyed the Cadbury case. I was very impressed with Cadbury’s team. Did they a great job at defending themselves and maximizing the shareholders’ investment.

[Ksenia Sukholovskaya]

I am very much motivated by all case studies. It´s a great way to learn: to see the video, to read the article and finally to work on the case study.

My favourite topic and article are “the five-forces” by Michael Porter and the respective case study “Coopers”.

I realized that this M&A training is not just a way to learn about M&A, but it´s teaching us to look at the business as a whole, big picture view. It teaches us to think like a CEO, considering all aspects of the business.

I am very much inspired by this program — a great place to be and to grow.

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