Summary
This case illustrates the challenges facing Intel as it attempts to manage the post-acquisition integration of DECs semiconductors businesses. Additional emphasis is placed on how Intel developed a post-acquisition integration capability and on the way it is currently structured to manage the acquisition process.
Teaching objectives
The case can be used as a vehicle to support discussions on: Value creation in Merger and Acquisitions (particularly in high-tech sector) Post-acquisition integration processes Organizational learning in the context of corporate development activities
Keywords
- Acquisitions
- M&A
- Intel
- DEC
- Semiconductors
- Post-acquisition
- Integration
- Organisational learning
