Identify a potential merger or acquisition between two firms and draft a memo pitching the deal.

To: Your Name From: Gary Jones (Partner, CanesConsulting) Date: November 4, 2020 Subject: M&A Pitch I was hired just a few weeks ago to build the M&A (mergers and acquisitions) consulting department. We need to start building our client list. One of the best ways to do that is to suggest possible merger or acquisition ideas to companies. For example, Facebook likely got the idea to acquire Instagram because a group like us recommended it. The goal is for the company you pitch to follow your recommendation and ultimately hire us to advise them through the transaction process. Your task is to identify a potential merger or acquisition between two firms and draft a memo pitching the deal. You are free to direct your pitch to either company if you recommend a merger, or to either the buyer or seller if you recommend an acquisition. You’ll need to be persuasive, but keep in mind that your audience will likely be a very sophisticated group of executives who will be able to spot any gaps in your arguments. Keep the pitch under 1000 words.