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Cross-border mergers and acquisitions are known as one of the most effective ways to grow for multinational companies. You are required to write a report about Roche's acquisition of Genentech

The Swiss pharmaceutical company paid $46.8

billion to acquire Genentech in 2009.

You should address the following questions:

• Why did Roche acquire Genentech?
• From your perspective, is the acquisition successful for La Roche?
• Are there any issues related to such an acquisition? (at least two) How did Roche respond to the issue? What are your views on this?

You should provide a PESTLE analysis of Roche's home country (Switzerland) and the origin of Genentech (USA).

you will need to provide an overview of the organizational culture of Roche at the headquarter.

*HOW REPORT STRUCTURE LOOKS LIKE*

Introduction: Briefly states the overall background and the structure of the report.

Overview of the acquisition: This could include some information such as a brief introduction of the acquisition, including the motivation of the acquisition.

PESTLE analysis: you will provide a PESTLE analysis of the two countries (Switzerland and USA). The key here is to identify the similarities and differences between the countries. relevant data or evidence is needed to support the analysis. (please provide relevant reference)

Organizational culture: Overview of

Roche's culture at the headquarter in terms of how they are managed (ownership and control).

Using the information available, choose one of the four organizational cultures covered in this subject and explain why you believe this to be the culture.

Analysis of the acquisition issues: Is the acquisition successful for Roche? What are the issues faced by Roche related to the acquisition? How did Roche respond to the issues? What are your views on this? (You should link your PESTLE analysis and organizational culture analysis with this section)

Conclusions and recommendations: Briefly summarize your major views, findings and a few possible recommendations. (should be linked to prior analysis with this section)