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The salient features and learning from this focal event would be applied to 2 set of companies ( for example 1st set Cigna -Aetna 2nd set At&t – Verizon )and Compare and contrast the proceedings of the chosen event for the two set of companies.

the analysis should have following information:

1. Overview of both the companies – business and financial

2. Need for acquisition or merger

3. Competitive advantage due to strategic acquisition or merger

4. Points of parity and points of difference between the strategic acquisitions or merger

For instance, If the event of my choice is Mergers, you could evaluate the merger of (A) Vodafone & Idea (B) Arcelor- Mittal. The two set of companies may or may not be from the same industry.