Event Title
Case Study: Kimberly Clark Acquisition of Jackson Safety Products
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Supply Chain Management
Mentor Information
Jaideep Motwani, motwanij@gvsu.edu
Department
Seidman - Management
Location
Kirkhof Center KC21
Start Date
13-4-2011 3:00 PM
End Date
13-4-2011 4:00 PM
Abstract
Kimberly Clark, a world-wide manufacturing company, purchased Jackson Safety Products in 2009. This case study examined the strategy, negotiation, due diligence and integration phases of Kimberly-Clark Professional's acquisition of Jackson Safety. Failures and successes associated with business acquisitions are presented. Finally, recommendations are provided to improve acquisitions processes in the future.
Case Study: Kimberly Clark Acquisition of Jackson Safety Products
Kirkhof Center KC21
Kimberly Clark, a world-wide manufacturing company, purchased Jackson Safety Products in 2009. This case study examined the strategy, negotiation, due diligence and integration phases of Kimberly-Clark Professional's acquisition of Jackson Safety. Failures and successes associated with business acquisitions are presented. Finally, recommendations are provided to improve acquisitions processes in the future.