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Massey Ferguson

Massey-Ferguson Case Questions

Address the following questions in a 4-5 page write-up of the Massey-Ferguson Case to explore how financing and business decisions are linked:

1) Assess the product-market strategy Massey pursued through 1976. Compare Massey's strategy with those of its leading competitors. How successful and sensible was their product market strategy through 1976?
2) Characterize and assess Massey's financial strategy from 1971-1976. Did it complement the product market strategy? How did their financial strategy compare with their competitors? How sensible was their financial strategy? Should they have had a lower or higher leverage? Do you approve of their debt policy? Explain.
3) What went wrong after 1976? Review macro, industry, and firm factors.
4) How did Massey respond? How did its competitors respond? What were the consequences for Massey?
5) Assess the various alternatives at the current stage of Massey's difficulties. What options are......


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Approximate Pages: 4 (250 words per double-spaced page)

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