In a $22 billion trans-Atlantic merger in the auto industry, CRA’s expert was hired by plaintiffs to conduct a valuation analysis and opine on the value of the merging firms at the closing date, the value of potential merger synergies, and the valuation effects of different merger exchange ratios. The CRA expert’s valuation analyses resulted in a positive outcome for the client and one of the largest settlements paid in a shareholder class action at the time.
Breaking up mergers after the fact: Opportunities and problems
Antitrust authorities in both the United States and Europe have recently shown an increased interest in reviewing past mergers with the objective of possibly...