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March 28, 2007
Another frightening article about "mysterious" China...Take this one with a grain of salt
Analysis of: China's state-owned enterprises: Board governance and the Communist Party | www.mckinseyquarterly.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
McKinsey, to my great disappointment, recently put out this article on the "befuddling" and "invisible" power of the Communist Party branch committees (which are normally resident in large businesses) in China. My response: It is nowhere near as complex as they make it seem, plus I have never seen...
March 27, 2007
Buying Small to be Big in China
Analysis of: Buying small is beautiful for private equity in China | news.moneycentral.msn.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
  Carlyle has only themselves to blame for the troubles they have experienced with the widely-reported Xugong Construction Machinery company acquisition. There are a large number of PE firms eagerly eyeing China, and therein lies the source of one big problem: Too many buyers using the exact...
March 22, 2007
Da Bao acquisition soap opera continues in China (Avon, J&J, now Unilever!)
Analysis of: Analyst says Dabao bid would make sense for Avon | www.msnbc.msn.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Local media reports and Reuters are saying that Da Bao has placed their assets on a “equity exchange” sales board in Beijing and is looking for bids from others as well.Dabao: Yes, it is a good idea for them.Avon: Avon is already making a big mess in China, and I don’t think this will turn around anytime...
March 1, 2007
Walmart - Trustmart China Acquisition Deal…Good Idea?
Analysis of: Wal-Mart takes another China step | www.rte.ie
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
  Is this acquisition really such a good idea in light of the fact that Walmart is still having trouble with it’s overall strategy in China? The style of Trustmart is very different from Walmart, so this will be a tough integration process. Despite the announcements that claim the stores...
February 26, 2007
China Acquisitions Require a Degree in Rocket Science?
Analysis of: U.S. leads pack in acquiring Chinese companies | www.reliableplant.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
  The United Kingdom and Singapore are leading the way in establishing a foothold in China’s rapidly expanding economy. With all of the frenzy about Internet and high tech companies, it is nice to see that many investors are wisely choosing to invest in good ol’ industrials and consumer staples…not...
February 26, 2007
Beiersdorf / Nivea Takes Promising Step Towards China Acquisition
Analysis of: Germany's Beiersdorf co-op with C-Bons in China's personal care market | en.ce.cn
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
  Nivea brand owner, Beiersdorf, announced the signing of a letter of intent with C-Bons. The plan appears to be to merge CBONS on-the-ground implementation strengths in China with Nivea’s branding skills. China-ROI predicts success with this combination, but a lot will hinge on the relationship...
November 14, 2006
The Smart Way to Milk the China Cow
Analysis of: China Dairy Sector Ripe for M&A's | www.21food.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
The China dairy market is really flying now: 20% annual growth. Local companies currently have the lead due to their stronger implementation skills in this tricky market, both in production and distribution. But now they are reaching a plateau in terms of management skills, finances, and branding....
October 19, 2006
Lessons for Walmart China?
Analysis of: Lessons from a global retailer: An interview with the president of Carrefour China | www.mckinseyquarterly.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Tremendous success of Carrefour in Taiwan, followed by equally tremendous success of Carrefour in China proves it is not a matter of blind luck. Really knowing and absorbing Chinese ways of thinking, and most importantly, modifying their standard approach are the two secrets to Carrefour's success...
October 17, 2006
Give Walmart Some Credit For Trying
Analysis of: Wal-Mart Makes Big Buy in China | www.thestreet.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
You've got to give Walmart some credit for making such a big move in China. Clearly, their current strategy was not working well. (see my other posts on Walmart China). But I have to wonder whether they will try to "Walmartize" Trustmart, or whether they will more wisely allow it to "Trustmartize" their...
October 17, 2006
Smart Acquisition Could Allow Office Depot to Profit from Staples' Mistakes in China
Analysis of: Office Depot Announces Acquisition of Majority Stake in Leading Office Products Supplier in China | www.mediarelations.officedepot.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor
Staples previously also invested in a local company in China (OA365) and announced big plans to expand.But then they "pulled a Walmart", and stubbornly refused to flex to match the local market ways.Now they are struggling to find direction and gradually cutting back on their misdirected and heavy...

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