Category Archives: 3.1. Understanding M&A

Which M&A strategy of & AstraZeneca’s $39B deal?

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  How to build a good M&A strategy?   Case Study: Why does AstraZeneca acquire Alexion? In December 2020, AstraZeneca signed a definitive contract to acquire Alexion in the US to strengthen its immunology field. Alexion was founded in 1992, based in Boston, and listed on the NASDAQ. The company specialises in the development of […]

What types of mergers for AstraZeneca’s $39B deal?

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  Types of Mergers   Case Study: AstraZeneca’s acquisition of Alexion, what types of mergers does it belong to? AstraZeneca announced to acquire a 100% stake in Alexion Pharma, the US drug listed company headquartered in Boston. AstraZeneca specialises in oncology, respiratory, cardiovascular, and immunology, while it is more famous for its Covid 19 vaccine […]

2 Cases of Mergers and Acquisitions!


  Difference between Mergers and Acquisitions    M&A meaning M&A is the term ‘Mergers and Acquisitions’ are combined. Mergers and acquisitions all start with one company buying a stake in another company. And then depending on the share % or business strategy or the characteristics of both, two companies could merge or the parent company […]