Loewen Group
Service Corporation International, the world's largest funeral consolidator, has just made a formal takeover bid for the Loewen Group, its key competitor. The offer is approximately 50 per cent above the price at which Loewen Group stock traded 30 days ago. Should Loewen Group fight the takeover, or should it accept it? This case helps students understand how to evaluate a company's strategy relative to its external environment and internal capabilities.
Collection: Ivey Business School (Canada)
Ref: IVEY-9A98M008-E
Format: PDF
Number of pages: 28
Publication Date: Jun 8, 1998
Language: English
Review date: Feb 7, 2002
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Service Corporation International, the world's largest funeral consolidator, has just made a formal takeover bid for the Loewen Group, its key competitor. The offer is approximately 50 per cent above the price at which Loewen Group stock traded 30 days ago. Should Loewen Group fight the takeover, or should it accept it? This case helps students understand how to evaluate a company's strategy relative to its external environment and internal capabilities.
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Year: 1996
Geographic Setting: Canada
Industry Setting: Other Services;
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