
The negotiations between Daimler and Chrysler
11/21/23 • 27 min
On May 7, 1998, Daimler-Benz announced plans to merge with Chrysler in a 38 billion $ deal, the largest industrial merger in history.
In this episode, we'll explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler.
Bibliography
Vlasic, B., & Stertz, B. A. (2001). Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off With Chrysler. Harper Paperbacks.
Main Audio contribution:
Special acknowledgment to Brian and Nick from Regular Car Reviews for their unique take on the Daimler-Chrysler merger. Their blend of insight and humor in the video History of the Chrysler / Mercedes Merger not only enriched this episode with valuable audio clips but also provided an unconventional and in-depth perspective on the merger.
Other audio contributions are provided by:
Daimler Chrysler Merger Press Conference from 1998...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfgrNYHyEkc
Germany Juergen Schremp new head of Daimler Benz AG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A2uUfcO1Xk
Lee Iacocca Steps down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEbI0gm1ms
DaimlerChrysler merger lawsuit continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_bhM_1yVTY&t=470
Zetsche Daimler Chrysler deal made 'substantial' loss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7ClQZHOUqM
Daimler Chrysler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBE4HteOgAw&t=267s
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: www.negoai.ai
I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected]
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On May 7, 1998, Daimler-Benz announced plans to merge with Chrysler in a 38 billion $ deal, the largest industrial merger in history.
In this episode, we'll explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler.
Bibliography
Vlasic, B., & Stertz, B. A. (2001). Taken for a Ride: How Daimler-Benz Drove Off With Chrysler. Harper Paperbacks.
Main Audio contribution:
Special acknowledgment to Brian and Nick from Regular Car Reviews for their unique take on the Daimler-Chrysler merger. Their blend of insight and humor in the video History of the Chrysler / Mercedes Merger not only enriched this episode with valuable audio clips but also provided an unconventional and in-depth perspective on the merger.
Other audio contributions are provided by:
Daimler Chrysler Merger Press Conference from 1998...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfgrNYHyEkc
Germany Juergen Schremp new head of Daimler Benz AG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A2uUfcO1Xk
Lee Iacocca Steps down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHEbI0gm1ms
DaimlerChrysler merger lawsuit continues
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_bhM_1yVTY&t=470
Zetsche Daimler Chrysler deal made 'substantial' loss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7ClQZHOUqM
Daimler Chrysler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBE4HteOgAw&t=267s
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: www.negoai.ai
I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected]
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Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.
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Bibliography
Klein, A. (2003). Stealing Time: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Collapse of AOL Time Warner. Simon & Schuster.
Munk, N. (2009). Fools Rush In: Steve Case, Jerry Levin, and the Unmaking of AOL Time Warner. HarperCollins.
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AOL - Time Warner, The Most Destructive Merger In History: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuLuUyVPOCg&t=67s
Remembering AOL's acquisition of Time Warner on the merger's 20th anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5tr9eiak7s&t=85s
Former Time Warner Chief Reveals What He Would Change: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuVC6lY-hz0
If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: www.negoai.ai
I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected]
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If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and check out our website: www.negoai.ai
I welcome any suggestions, questions, or comments at [email protected]
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AI meets Negotiation Expertise - The negotiations between Daimler and Chrysler
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INTRO
On May 7, 1998, Daimler-Benz announced plans to merge with Chrysler in a 38 billion $ deal, the largest industrial merger in history.
In this episode, we'll explore the key factors and the critical moments that shaped the negotiations between Daimler-Benz and Chrysler.
56% of global M&As fail.
A similar failure rate would result in 22 million plane crashes every year.
Research shows that an effective management of the negotiation process paves the way
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