Deals
Many corporate bosses love nothing more than a takeover, merger or acquisition. But evidence suggests that many of these are a waste of time. So why are deals so seductive?
When the world economy is booming, many corporate bosses love nothing more than buying each other's companies. Takeovers, mergers and acquisitions soar. But evidence tends to suggest that many of the arrangements are a waste of time, so why are deals so seductive? On the Bottom Line, Evan Davis and guests discuss why deals go right and what happens when they go wrong.
Guests:
Sir George Buckley - former CEO, 3M and currently Chairman Designate of the engineering group Smiths
Sir Michael Rake - Chairman of BT Group and Deputy Chairman of Barclays
Juergen Maier - MD of Siemens UK and Ireland
Producer: Smita Patel.
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- Thu 31 Oct 2013 20:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Sat 2 Nov 2013 17:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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The Bottom Line
The definitive business podcast from the 麻豆社. Hosted by Evan Davis.
