Comments for 2020systems Blog http://blog.2020systems.com The makings of a CA start-up: Episode I Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:15:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on Facebook hits 150 million users by steveballmer http://blog.2020systems.com/2009/01/07/facebook-hits-150-million-users/#comment-2628 steveballmer Sat, 24 Jan 2009 04:51:36 +0000 http://blog.2020systems.com/2009/01/07/facebook-hits-150-million-users/#comment-2628 This is known as the "Ballmer Effect", once I endorse something, it skyrockets! This is known as the “Ballmer Effect”, once I endorse something, it skyrockets!

]]> Comment on Microsoft CEO sets deadline for Yahoo deal by Victor Wong http://blog.2020systems.com/2008/04/05/microsoft-ceo-sets-deadline-for-yahoo-deal/#comment-1995 Victor Wong Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:07:48 +0000 http://blog.2020systems.com/2008/04/05/microsoft-ceo-sets-deadline-for-yahoo-deal/#comment-1995 I agree. I agree.

]]> Comment on Microsoft CEO sets deadline for Yahoo deal by John Bushelle http://blog.2020systems.com/2008/04/05/microsoft-ceo-sets-deadline-for-yahoo-deal/#comment-1948 John Bushelle Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:48:58 +0000 http://blog.2020systems.com/2008/04/05/microsoft-ceo-sets-deadline-for-yahoo-deal/#comment-1948 Business combinations, merger, acquisition, and joint venture are not easy to execute and they most often don’t live up to their expectations. There have been several studies done on mergers and acquisitions announced in the last 20 years and in well over 60% of the cases the synergy was not realized. When synergy doesn’t materialize the acquiring company ends up damaging shareholder value because premiums paid to take a significant equity stake in a target company are not recouped. However, by understanding a company’s motives for buying, selling, or partnering a business, how the decision fits in with their overall corporate strategy, and the careful identification of the characteristics of an ideal target, the chances of success can be greatly increased. effective post merger integration is a big key to success. Business combinations, merger, acquisition, and joint venture are not easy to execute and they most often don’t live up to their expectations. There have been several studies done on mergers and acquisitions announced in the last 20 years and in well over 60% of the cases the synergy was not realized. When synergy doesn’t materialize the acquiring company ends up damaging shareholder value because premiums paid to take a significant equity stake in a target company are not recouped. However, by understanding a company’s motives for buying, selling, or partnering a business, how the decision fits in with their overall corporate strategy, and the careful identification of the characteristics of an ideal target, the chances of success can be greatly increased. effective post merger integration is a big key to success.

]]> Comment on christopher lee - millbrae, ca by Dennis Chow http://blog.2020systems.com/2006/11/23/christopher-millbare-ca/#comment-3 Dennis Chow Mon, 11 Dec 2006 22:31:32 +0000 http://blog.2020systems.com/2006/11/23/christopher-millbare-ca/#comment-3 Hey Victor and Chris, it has been a while since I last saw you both. Let's come out for some catching up some time soon. In just about two weeks, it'll be xmas, then new year. It's time again for some new year resolutions, maybe you guys can give me some inspirations. Speaking of which, most of my last year's goals have remained as goals, hhumh... maybe i'll just renew them this year :) Happy Holidays guys! Hey Victor and Chris, it has been a while since I last saw you both. Let’s come out for some catching up some time soon. In just about two weeks, it’ll be xmas, then new year. It’s time again for some new year resolutions, maybe you guys can give me some inspirations. Speaking of which, most of my last year’s goals have remained as goals, hhumh… maybe i’ll just renew them this year :)

Happy Holidays guys!

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