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A "Shock and Awe" Acquisition
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
A 50% premium is a buyout price most investors would love to see. To acquire Abiomed, Johnson & Johnson was happy to pay it. (0:17) Bill Mann discusses: - Why he believes a "shock and awe" price was worth paying for J&J - How Abiomed strengthens the company's medical device portfolio - Amazon expanding its ad-free music library for Prime members - Signs that the retail giant is gunning for Spotify, Disney, and other entertainment companies (10:33) Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp discuss how shortcuts can make you a smarter saver. Companies discussed: JNJ, ABMD, AMZN, SPOT, DIS, PARA Host: Chris Hill Guest: Bill Mann, Alison Southwick, Robert Brokamp Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineers: Tim Sparks, Rick Engdahl
Released:
Nov 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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