Continuing your analysis of the company you selected in Week 2, consider how a merger or acquisition with a competitor or an upstream or downstream supply-chain partner could drive growth by expanding market share, improving operational efficiencies, or breaking into new markets. In your response, address the following:

• Identify a potential merger or acquisition strategy.
• Explain your rationale for considering this option.
• What are some of the major risks and challenges associated with this strategy, such as potential regulatory restrictions, capital risks or post-merger integration challenges?

Note: In your response, provide a link to a recent news story from The Wall Street Journal or other reputable news source that supports your proposed strategy. You should also include references to this week’s course materials including The CFO Guidebook and/or AccountingTools.com