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Creating a national champion or a global pharmaceutical company: a tale of French connection

Creating a national champion or a global pharmaceutical company: a tale of French connection Purpose – The purpose of this illustrative case‐based research is to analyze and evaluate the 2004 controversial merger of two high‐profile French pharmaceutical companies, Sanofi‐Synthelabo and Aventis. Design/methodology/approach – This is a case‐based research paper that relates existing theory to mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and global strategies by highlighting those issues that impact business and industrial markets as well as multinational corporations' (MNCs) operations. Findings – Sanofi‐Aventis continues to go through a multitude of changes in its corporate reorganization while Novartis has been exploring collaborative ventures with pharmaceutical and bio‐tech companies. Research limitations/implications – There is a scarcity of published work in the case‐based research area. The work provides an understanding of the French government's national champion initiatives and their impact on the European and global pharmaceutical companies. Practical implications – The findings of this case have tangible implications for those business marketers and MNCs that operate in the European markets and other countries regarding seeking M&As and expansion. Originality/value – The case adds value in the national champion theory and its associated areas that relate to business and industrial markets. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing Emerald Publishing

Creating a national champion or a global pharmaceutical company: a tale of French connection

Journal of Business and Industrial Marketing , Volume 23 (8): 11 – Oct 10, 2008

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2008 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0885-8624
DOI
10.1108/08858620810913399
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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this illustrative case‐based research is to analyze and evaluate the 2004 controversial merger of two high‐profile French pharmaceutical companies, Sanofi‐Synthelabo and Aventis. Design/methodology/approach – This is a case‐based research paper that relates existing theory to mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and global strategies by highlighting those issues that impact business and industrial markets as well as multinational corporations' (MNCs) operations. Findings – Sanofi‐Aventis continues to go through a multitude of changes in its corporate reorganization while Novartis has been exploring collaborative ventures with pharmaceutical and bio‐tech companies. Research limitations/implications – There is a scarcity of published work in the case‐based research area. The work provides an understanding of the French government's national champion initiatives and their impact on the European and global pharmaceutical companies. Practical implications – The findings of this case have tangible implications for those business marketers and MNCs that operate in the European markets and other countries regarding seeking M&As and expansion. Originality/value – The case adds value in the national champion theory and its associated areas that relate to business and industrial markets.

Journal

Journal of Business and Industrial MarketingEmerald Publishing

Published: Oct 10, 2008

Keywords: Pharmaceuticals industry; Acquisitions and mergers; France

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