Takeover frenzy in telecoms: the case of MCI WorldCom. Part One: competitive strategies

Article Abstract:

The battle to take over US telecoms operator MCI Communications Corp. was noteworthy. The background to the scenario includes technological change in the industry, de-regulation and globalisation, which combined to intensify competition. UK telecoms operator BT was involved in negotiations with MCI from 1996 but, in Oct 1997, US telecoms operator WorldCom Inc. stepped in with the highest bid ever known in the US of $30 billion. GTE Corp. then made a rival bid, before MCI shareholders accepted a WorldCom bid raised to $37 billion. An examination of the strategies of the four companies reveals the benefits and drawbacks of the potential combinations.

COMMUNICATION, Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, British Telecommunications PLC, Securities, GTE Corp., GTE, WCOM, MCI Inc., MCI Communications Corp., MCIC

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BP Amoco: integrating competitive and financial strategy. Part 1: strategic planning in the oil industry

Article Abstract:

An analysis is presented of the competitive planning undertaken by BP Amoco in the fields of efficiency, market awareness, technical innovation and individual capability. The focus of the company on shareholder value is discussed.

Economic aspects, Stockholders, Petroleum industry

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BP Amoco: integrating competitive and financial strategy. Part 2: Financial strategy and valuation measurement

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the financial strategy employed by BP Amoco in the ten years to 2000. The role of senior management in determining financial strategy is discussed. A valuation of the company is included.

Investor relations, Corporate growth

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