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Growing Like a Weed in a Mature Industry: The $36 Billion Merger
Philip Davidson; Astrid EcksteinCase IVEY-W29959-EStrategyOn Monday, September 12, 2016, the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Agrium Incorporated announced a merger of equals: to combine Agrium with Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (PotashCorp). Agrium, based in Calgary, Alberta, and PotashCorp, based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, were Canadian neighbours and direct competitors in the fertilizer industry. The two companies were structured differently, with Agrium having a strong focus on t...Starting at €8.20
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Universal Outreach Foundation and Rocky Mountain Soap Co: Developing Sustainable CSR
Philip Davidson; Akari MaedaCase IVEY-W34731-EStrategyIn 2021, the Vancouver-based Universal Outreach Foundation (UOF) collaborated with the Rocky Mountain Soap Company (RMS), a Canadian natural beauty products company, to launch a soap-making venture for Liberia Pure, a business established by UOF and owned by and for Liberians. RMS then contributed a one-time donation to support the distribution of soap during Global Handwashing Day. This case highlights the different forms and levels of sustainab...Starting at €8.20