Read Tesla’s Bid for SolarCity (A) by CHARLESC. Y. WANG RAAJZUTSHI case
Case 2: Tesla’s Bid for SolarCity
- Financial analysis using Exhibits 8 and 11
1) Based on Exhibit 8: what are the key weaknesses of Tesla’s financials?
2) Based on Exhibit 11: what are the key weaknesses of SolarCity’s financials? - If you were a shareholder of Tesla, would you vote yes or no for the merger at the time of the case? Why?
Note: you should consider the synergies, strategies and visions, financials, and market and industry conditions.
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