T-Mobile, Orange Marriage
Mar 02
Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) in the global technology sector remained remarkably active in 2008 despite the ‘credit crunch’, despressed stock markets and gathering economic gloom.
Inspite of such economic conditions there have been an ongoing rumour for sometime now on two telecom giants getting merged into one another to create UK’s largest mobile operating firm. In amid of current economic situation this is seen as one of the key business strategy that has taken a smooth drive so far.
Inspite of European Commission giving its approval to the merger of T-Mobile and Orange’s UK subsidiaries, still there have been a sense of fear and growing caution in completing business transformation. Complexities such as merger of technology along with social aspect of doing business is still a mystery and I am sure would be on top of the list of decision makers.
An acquisition brings new products, new markets, and new ideas without undermining the existing culture and accountabilities, share price appreciation is on the horizon. Integrating technology into merger and acquisition decision making is a key area to focus on. Also if an acquisition brings new products, new markets, and new ideas without undermining the existing culture and accountabilities, share price appreciation is on the horizon and should not be taken for granted.
