ACC 401 Multinational Acquisition PEPSICO AND QUAKER OATS COMPANY (2)
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Multinational Acquisition
ACC 401
MULTINATIONAL ACQUISITION
PEPSICO AND QUAKER OATS COMPANY
By the end of 1999, following a multi-year restricting effort, PepsiCo had once again become one of the most successful consumer products companies in the world. In less than four years, it had achieved an 80% increase in net income, on 30% lower sales, and with 75% fewer employees! PepsiCo's major subsidiaries were the Pepsi-Cola Company, which was the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of snack chips, and Tropicana Products, the largest marketer of branded juices. Throughout 1999, PepsiCo was closely tracking several potential strategic acquisitions. In the fall of 2000, it appeared that the right moment for an equity-financed acquisition had arrived. At this time, PepsiCo management...
