What are the pros and cons of a merger between Sanofi and Aventis?

2.What do you think of the French government's interference in general and in this merger? What's the difference between a "shareholder" and a "stakeholder" driven system?

3.How do you assess Aventis's defense against the hostile offer?

The use of the "Poison Pill"? How does the pill work, is it legal and how does it compare to other pills (e.g., Netflix's: https://dealbook.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/netflix-adopts-poison-pill/)? 

The search for a white knight? What are the pros and cons of a merger between Sanofi and Novartis?

4.How much is Aventis worth for Sanofi? You can use the DCF method, multiples or both. 

5.Should J.F. Dehecq increase his offer for Aventis? If yes, how much of a premium should he offer Aventis's shareholders?

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