Disney's Four Funnels by Henriette Bøttcher https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud 3C's notes en-us 2018-10-29 07:37:57 UTC 2018-10-29 10:55:17 UTC hello@padlet.com “Does it drive creativity and innovation? Does it apply new technology to reach more people in innovative ways? Or does it help make Disney as prominent overseas as it is in the United States” It needs to be one of these to be a strategic Fit https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297938907 2018-10-29 10:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297938907 “The second ensures that, if a deal is struck, it's of a scale meaningful to an acquirer with $40 billion in annual revenue and $70 billion in enterprise value. As Mayer puts it, "Does it move the needle?" https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297939198 2018-10-29 10:53:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297939198 “A third funnel examines the target's structural attractiveness. Is it in a profitable sector whose dynamics are likely to keep unforeseen competitors and calamities at bay?” https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297939269 2018-10-29 10:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297939269 “The fourth determines Disney's ability or willingness to pay a premium. That is, were the target to be acquired, would benefits accrue to it as well as to Disney? "Is there an identifiable and quantifiable synergy potential that could manifest in deal value?" Mayer asks.” https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297939303 2018-10-29 10:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hboe1000/4usqzvus78ud/wish/297939303