Best Deal Gillette Could Get, P,G`s Acquisition of Gillette

1. What are the possible synergies and forces propelling the merger between P&G and Gillette-as well as the history of takeover attempts for Gillette

2. In the light of Gillette’s large increase in value during James Kilts’s tenure, was his compensation reasonable Was his pay package in the best interest of shareholders

3. Evaluate the P&G offer. Make a list of the positive and negative aspects of receiving shares or cash from both the perspective of P&G and Gillette shareholders

4. Compare the valuation analyses in Case Exhibits 6 and 7. Why are they different Support and defend the validity of using each valuation method.

5. Discuss the conflicts of interest for the investment bank in an M&A transaction where the same firm that writes the fairness opinion in support of the deal stands to be paid a large fee if the transaction is completed.