Please respond to the questions below and cite your sources:
The idea of the project is for Volkswagen to acquire Ford and Fiat in Brazil. Volkswagen, Fiat, GM and Ford account for 80% of the Brazilian auto market, so if any of those companies come together, they will be the leader by far.
- Conduct a research for an acquisition with Fiat and Ford separately. Research how each company will individually benefit from the acquisition.
- Discuss corporate governance issues involved in a acquisition deals.
- Discuss such things as: shareholders, board of director's, management's, and regulator's views on the acquisition.