The Procter & Gamble (P&G)-Gillette Merger
	
 
		
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Abstract:
				
					
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The case discusses the merger of Gillette with Procter and Gamble, the two 
leading consumer goods companies. It describes the recent trends and studies the 
ongoing consolidation in the consumer goods industry. 
  The case presents the rationale behind the decision to merge and the perceived 
synergies that both the companies can achieve from the merger. It also discusses 
the possible threats to the merger including cultural differences and various 
other issues. Finally, the case ends with a debate on whether the merger would 
be successful in the future. 
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				Issues:
» Study and analyze the recent trends, structure, and problems facing the 
consumer goods industry.
  » Explore the reasons for the ongoing consolidation in the industry and its 
future.
  » Understand the rationale for the Procter & Gamble and Gillette merger and the 
perceived synergies by the managements of the two companies.
  » Understand whether the merger will be successful in the long-term. 
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Keywords:
Procter & Gamble, Gillette Co, Mergers and acquisitions, AG Lafley, James M Kilts, Unilever, Revlon Inc, Wella AG, FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry, Wal-Mart, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Product overlaps, Synergies, Reckitt Benckiser 
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