M&A Roundup: Linde-Praxair, Potash Corp.-Agrium

The transcript discusses various corporate deals, focusing on governance issues in a deal involving Linda in Munich, regulatory and antitrust concerns, the merger of Potash and Agrium, and the progress of the Monsanto deal. It highlights the complexities of corporate negotiations, including political and operational challenges, cost savings, and job impacts.

What was one of the main reasons for the collapse of the corporate deal discussed in the first section?

• Technological challenges

• Financial instability

• Governance issues

• Regulatory issues

In the merger of Potash and Agrium, what is one expected benefit for the companies?

• Decreased market share

• Increased competition

• Enhanced purchasing power

• Higher production costs

What is a potential downside of the Potash and Agrium merger?

• Loss of brand identity

• Higher prices for consumers

• Job cuts

• Increased regulatory scrutiny

What is the main challenge in finalizing the Monsanto deal?

• Price agreement

• Technological integration

• Regulatory approval

• Cultural differences

What lesson can be learned from the Linde Praxair situation as mentioned in the final section?

• Governance issues are irrelevant

• A deal is not complete until finalized

• Price is never a concern

• Deals are always straightforward