S T R A T E G I E S

O F M & A
Strategies for Restructuring
Hardware Restructuring
• When the structure of the
organization is redefined or
modified
• Identifying core competencies
• Flattening the organizational layer
• Downsizing
• Creating self directed teams
• Benchmarking against the toughest
competitors
Software Restructuring
• It involves the cultural and
process change to establish
collaborative environment
• Open and transparent
communication
• Build a culture of guidance
• Build an environment of trust
• Raising the aspiration level
• Encouraging decentralizes decision
making
• Working on T&D
 • The strategies adopted are
expected to lead the following
result
• Improve operation

Strategic • Alter the relative strength of the

organization to face competition

options in CR • Facilitate creation of competitive

advantage
• Provide better customer satisfaction
• Generate profit in free market
• Differentiate themselves from
competitors
• Delivers value to the customer
Strategic options for CR

Cost leadership Capacity

Mergers Takeover Hiving off
Strategic option for CR

options expansion

Product excellence
Strategic alliance Collaborations JVs
options

SWOT options Diversification Globalization splits

Assets Sell-offs
Acquisitions
reorganization /Divestiture

New ownership
Spin off & split offs Equity carveout Targeted stocks
relationship
Strategic options for CR
Exchange offers Liquidation
Strategic option for CR
Reorganization Financial
financial claims reorganization
Dual class stock Leveraged
recapitalization recapitalization
Cash
Incentives for SH
disgorgement

Other options ESOPs

Elimination of
MLPs & LBOs
Cross subsidies