Case Study $1$

$1.)$ How do CTC and FGL each attempt to differentiate themselves within the Camadiam retail sport marketplace? $|$

$2.)$ What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of both CIC and FGL at the time of the proposed acquisition?

$3.)$ Perform Porter's five forces analysis on the focal organization in the case. Are these forces conducive to an acquisition of FGL$?$ Why or why not?

$4.)$ What are the benefits and detriments of CIC's proposed acquisition of FGL $?$ How $($if at all$)$ will CTC and FGL be able to combine and or share resources to gain meremental value through this acquisition?

$5.)$ Should CIC proceed with its acquisition of FGL$?$ Support your answer.