Oracle's Acquisition of Peoplesoft
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Case Details:
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BSTR154 |
For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 500;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 500 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges
ThemesMergers Acquisition and Takeovers |
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19 Pages |
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2000-2005 |
| Organization |
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ORACLE |
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2005 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
| Countries
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United States |
| Industry |
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Software |
Abstract:
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The case gives a detailed account of Oracle Corporation's successful attempt to
acquire PeopleSoft, one of the world's leading enterprise software companies. It
explores the circumstances and the reasons that led Oracle to launch a hostile
takeover bid for acquiring controlling equity stake in PeopleSoft. The case also
examines the defense strategies used by PeopleSoft to prevent this takeover
attempt.
Finally, the case describes the benefits from the deal to Oracle,
PeopleSoft's management, its shareholders and its customers. The challenges
facing Oracle to make this takeover deal successful are also highlighted.
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Issues:
» Examine the reasons that led Oracle, one of the world's leading software
companies, acquire PeopleSoft.
» Gain insights into the global Enterprise Application Software (EAS) industry.
» Study the defense strategies adopted by PeopleSoft to thwart Oracle's hostile
takeover.
» Analyze the synergies of Oracle-PeopleSoft merger deal.
» Analyze the role of PeopleSoft's board in the takeover battle.
» Study the benefits to Oracle and PeopleSoft from the takeover deal.
Contents:
Keywords:
Oracle Corporation, PeopleSoft Incorporated, Enterprise
Applications Industry, Antitrust Trials, Corporate Takeovers
Oracle's Acquisition of Peoplesoft
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