Analysis of recent M&A transactions
On March 25, 2015 H.J. Heinz Company and Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) announced they have entered into a definite merger agreement to create The Kraft Heinz Company. Existing Heinz shareholders will have a 51% ownership stake in the combined company, whereas existing Kraft shareholders will have a 49% ownership stake. Drivers of the … Continue reading HEINZ AND KRAFT TO MERGE, FORMING A NEW FOOD GIANT
Burger King Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: BKW) has announced on August 26, 2014, the acquisition of Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI) in a merger that will create the world’s third-largest quick service restaurant. The legal headquarter of the combined entity will be relocated in Canada, which rises new concerns about the trend of tax inversion deals … Continue reading WHEN A BURGER MEETS A DOUGHNUT. BURGER KING – TIM HORTONS
Bocconi Students M&A Circle 