Re: DW buyout of Gretsch
Originally Posted by
Russ
I wonder if they're only saying things will stay the same, but later will go back on their word and change something. And if so, what?
It all depends on the extent of the financial involvement DW has. You are correct that when large companies buy each other, they almost always leave things alone for some length of time. Partly due to marketing and partly due to structuring. You don't want to immediately lose all market value of a company you just bought by scaring the customers and employees. One of the biggest dangers of making abrupt changes is a mass exodus of long term, experienced employees. It's always best to let things proceed as normal and study what changes can and should be made. Once decisions are made in terms of restructuring (if any), it then takes time to implement such changes efficiently and safely. Even something as basic as merging computer systems or shipping logistics can destroy a company in short order. I've experienced it several times over the years working for several Fortune 500 companies.
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