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Cooper industry, H.K. Porter Company and VLN Corporation are entangled in a battle over the takeover of Nicholson File Company.

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INTRODUCTION Cooper industry, H.K. Porter Company and VLN Corporation are entangled in a battle over the takeover of Nicholson File Company. Both H.K. Porter Company and VLN Corporation have already made their offers to the Nicholson File Company shareholders and now the management of Cooper Industry have to decide whether to jump into the foray for the control of Nicholson File Company or not. The major issues faced by the management of Cooper Industry are as following: 1. Is Nicholson File Company an attractive acquisition target for Cooper Industries? Specifically, what synergies can be created by merging these firms, and in what other aspects is Nicholson an attractive target? In what respect, if any, is Nicholson not an attractive target? Overall, is there sufficient strategic fit to justify pursuing this acquisition? 2. What sort of integration issues is Cooper Industry likely to face if it is successful in acquiring Nicholson? What should Cooper's management...

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