This is a short - answer type question . Students should provide their analyses , Justifications and logics to support your answers in order to get the full points . If they are limited , it is possible that students get reduced points or zero point . Read the extract from the Gillette case Describe 1 ) the type of Mergers and Acquisition strategies of this case and 2 ) the type of synergy as a reason for this deal according to Gillette , investors or experts During the later half of the 20th century , the Gillette Company diversified into a number of businesses . Its acquisitions ranged from Paper Mate to Braun to Oral - B . During the 1990s , it was rumored that Gillette was seeking another product line that would fit well within its current worldwide distribution network and would offer significant market growth . In September of 1996 , Gillette announced the purchase of the Duracell Corporation for & 7.3 billion in stock . The purchase was overwhelmingly approved by Gillette Stockholders at an annual meeting in December of the same year . The acquisition was highly regarded in the investing community as well with investment analyst Connie Maneaty , who stated , " This is a brilliant deal for Gillette . The opportunity to take two global franchises like Gillette razors and Duracell batteries comes along so infrequently . " The Gillette Company was known for its solid relationships with vendors around the world , especially drug stores and retailers . Analyst Amy Low said at the time of the merger , There's a perfect it between the two companies in terms of channels of distributions . " Gillette was determined to make a smooth transition for Duracell and its employees . Charles R. Perrin , the chairman and CEO f Duracell at the times of the acquisition , was offered a job at Gillette as head of Duracell operations . Gillette also offered generous departure terms for any Duracell employee whose job would eliminated because of the combination . At the time of the acquisition , the restructuring of Duracell was estimated to result in cost savings of 80 million to $ 120 million per year .

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