Mittal’s acquisition strategies

Abstract

Purpose

The paper highlights the success of ArcelorMittal’s acquisitions. Focusing on the strategy used to achieve smooth post-acquisition integrations of culturally distant state-owned firms.

Design/methodology/approach

This paper is a result of an exploratory research for qualitative information showing a similarity in the pattern in which post acquisition integrations were executed to successful completion in the history of ArcelorMittal.

Findings

Mittal’s post-acquisition integration processes began with programs such as the Knowledge Integration Program. These activities reduced pressure on issues related to the differences in the corporate cultures while increasing transparency among the departments of the acquired firms.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

Alluru, J.-R., Sankararaman, P. and Tebbe, K. (2016), "Mittal’s acquisition strategies", Strategic Direction, Vol. 32 No. 9, pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-06-2016-0089