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Zhejiang Geely Holding Group: Acquisition of Volvo Cars and Volvo Cars: Acquisition by Geely

By: Willy Shih
  • Format:Print
  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:13
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Abstract

This teachning plan is for the two cases 619-041 which describes Geely's acquisition of Volvo Cars, and 619-042 which describes Volvo Cars' acqusition by Geely. The case is designed to illustrate the different sides of an M&A transaction and the organizational culture implications that managers might like to consider.

Keywords

Organizational Culture; Mergers and Acquisitions; Auto Industry; China; Sweden

Citation

Shih, Willy. "Zhejiang Geely Holding Group: Acquisition of Volvo Cars and Volvo Cars: Acquisition by Geely." Harvard Business School Teaching Plan 620-072, January 2020.
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Willy C. Shih

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