Read the Daimler$-$Chrysler merger case, which is addressed in two areas in your text.

$$ Chapter $11,$ pages $341344$

$$ Chapter $25,$ pages $695699$

$$ Helpful background: Chapter $9,$ pages $280291($standalone valuation of Chrysler$)$

Required:

Answer the following.

$1.(15$ pts$)$ Based upon the Identification of Potential Synergies of this merger, which synergies were the most credible?

$2.(15$ pts$)$ Why wasn$$t the synergy estimate of an additional $$53\mathrm{.}96$ per share considered realistic?

$3.(15$ pts$)$ Once the merger agreement between C and D was signed and approved by both companies, how long did it take before the antitrust agencies approved the merger? How long before the shareholders of both companies approved the merger?

$4.(15$ pts$)$ Why was Chrysler interested in merging with another major automotive company? Why was Daimler interested?

$5.(15$ pts$)$ What were Chrysler$$s initial requirements for the merger? What about Daimler?

$6.(15$ pts$)$ What type of structure did Chrysler and Daimler agree on$?$ Was it a cash or stock deal?