The leadership personnel of the companies were far more affected by this merger, and there is no evidence that this merger was viewed as anything but a positive move for both companies by these individuals (Coffee 2006; Taft & Musich 2006; Knorr 2006). The cash premium that was paid to Mercury Interactive shareholders and the ongoing increase in price for Hewlett Packard stock following the merger makes it likely that shareholder response to the merger was equally positive (Google Finance 2010; Hewlett Packard 2006a).
Conclusion
Many mergers, especially in the past decade of increased scrutiny of accounting methods and financial reports, are quite complex and time consuming. The merger between Hewlett Packard and Mercury Interactive, however, was accomplished with a great deal of simplicity and efficiency. Though the primary benefits to both companies were found in the boosted assets, market share, and operational scope of the merged entity, the efficiency of the merger process was also a contributor to its success.
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