Write a brief note on merger or acquisition or major joint venture that has happened in the last few years or is in the works now.

Describe the merger or acquisition or joint venture and how the companies were brought together. Why did the merger or acquisition or joint venture make sense in the first place? What did the companies hope to gain? Discuss very carefully and thoroughly the rationale for the merger, the desired outcomes, and the benefits expected, and if possible speak to the actual results of the merger in terms of success or failure. What are the problems that have come about or potential problems? How is the new company better off or worse off? Briefly, how is the company performing now vs. before the deal? What types of synergies were created?