Valuing Sify's Acquisition of Indiaworld


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This case study was compiled from published sources, and is intended to be used as a basis for class discussion. It is not intended to illustrate either effective or ineffective handling of a management situation. Nor is it a primary information source.

Case Details:

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Case Code : FINC031 For delivery in electronic format: Rs. 300;
For delivery through courier (within India): Rs. 300 + Rs. 25 for Shipping & Handling Charges

Themes

Finance : Merger and acquisition takeover
Case Length : 15 Pages
Period : 1998 - 2003
Pub. Date : 2003
Teaching Note : Available
Organization : Satyam Infoway Ltd., Indiaworld Communications Private Ltd.
Industry : Software, IT, Finance
Countries : India

Abstract:

The case provides details of Sify's acquisition of IndiaWorld, including the structure of the deal, its perceived synergies and the criticisms leveled against the huge amount paid for the acquisition.

The case also highlights the problems faced when valuing dotcom companies using traditional models of valuation. It describes certain valuation models that were devised for valuing dotcom companies.

The case also illustrates the application of one of these models to determine whether the acquisition was overvalued or undervalued.

Issues:

» The concept of valuation and the primary reason for undertaking the valuation of an organization

Contents:

  Page No.
A Landmark Acquisition 1
Valuing Dotcoms 2
Sify's Acquisition of Indiaworld 3
The Valuation Debate 4
Exhibits 6

Keywords:

Sify, acquisition, IndiaWorld, structure, deal, synergies, criticisms, valuing dotcom, traditional, models, valuation, overvalued, undervalued

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