Case study : Mergers and acquisitions This case study is primarily concerned with mergers and acquisitions. Please read the following article: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/12135292/sains burys-home-retail-group-argos-1.1bn-second-bid.html Prepare a 3,000 word report. The report should contain the following: 1. A full description of the terms of Sainsbury’s bid for Argos. 2. An investigation and analysis of Sainsbury’s motives in wishing to acquire Argos and the risks for both Sainsbury’s and Argos following completion of the acquisition, with reference, where appropriate, to the materials covered on the course. You should refer to the wider literature and your own research in order to give a comprehensive analysis and show your understanding. 3. Asynthesisofsections1and2,which should comprise reasoned conclusions as to whether you believe the acquisition was a sensible commercial deal for both parties. You should also prepare a reflective statement and a 10-minute presentation of your report as outlined on the first page of this document. Assessment Criteria Your report you should meet the following ten assessment criteria, where appropriate. 1. Demonstration of a high level of knowledge and systematic understanding of the subject 2. Comprehensive analysis of complex legal, business and management issues 3. Application of knowledge and understanding to the business client’s objectives 4. Arriving at a clear and reasoned solution to the client’s problem 5. Systematic use of appropriate information in support of the argument 6. Addresses relevant business, ethical and commercial issues 7. Critical evaluation of current knowledge, research and advanced scholarship 8. Adopting a clear and logical structure 9. Correct use of legal, business and English language 10. Application of appropriate practitioner skills to a high level Your presentation should demonstrate the following three assessment criteria: 1. Application of appropriate practitioner skills to a high level 2. A logical structure, with an introduction, a main body and a conclusion 3. Correct use of English language • REPORT: FORMAT – • Title • Executive summary • Report • Bibliography • Reflective statement • Declaration  Use headings  Analysis & discussion  Show critical awareness or developments and current issue  USE OSCOLA REFERENCING • REFLECTIVE STATEMENT FORMAT – • Evaluate your own work • Analysis and evaluation of the process • What would you do differently and why • ORAL PRESENTATION • 10 SLIDES • ROUGHLY 50 WORDS PER SLIDE • PRESENT KEY FINDINGS • CONVINCING OF OWN ARGUMENTS AND CONCLUSIONS • JUSTIFY OWN CONCLUSIONS