Brexit Will Likely Impact Deal Making, Here's How

The video discusses the impact of Brexit on mergers and acquisitions, highlighting potential changes in deal structures due to economic shifts. It also covers the ongoing bidding process for Yahoo, with Verizon as a key player, and the strategic decisions involved. Additionally, the video examines the Hershey and Mondelez deal, focusing on community concerns and historical precedents.

How might Brexit influence ongoing M&A deals?

• By making all deals more profitable

• By causing currency fluctuations that affect deal values

• By increasing the value of British companies

• By ensuring all deals are completed faster

What was Verizon's strategy in the Yahoo bidding process?

• To offer the highest bid from the start

• To bid for all assets including patents and real estate

• To avoid bidding for patents and real estate initially

• To withdraw from the bidding process

What is a significant concern in the Mondelez and Hershey deal?

• The relocation of Hershey's headquarters

• The impact on the Hershey community and trust

• The renaming of the company

• The potential for job cuts in Hershey

What historical event is referenced as a cautionary tale in the Mondelez and Hershey deal?

• The Brexit referendum

• The sale of Yahoo to Verizon

• The acquisition of Cadbury by Kraft

• The merger of Kraft and Heinz

What role does the Attorney General of Pennsylvania play in the Hershey deal?

• Setting the final bid price

• Ensuring the deal is community-friendly

• Negotiating with Mondelez on behalf of Hershey

• Approving the deal based on financial benefits