One can only be impressed by the dexterity many of the groups have shown in financing their global operations. She concludes that companies such as Aegon and Prudential UK which focus on a limited number of products and countries have greater appeal to shareholders than companies that have diversified broadly across product lines, but they also run the risk of market saturation or erosion of demand. All eight companies have useful lessons to teach other groups in multinational operations. The report includes detailed profiles of the eight groups, a description of the impact of European market integration, acquisition strategies in both Europe and the U.S., the push into developing companies, ways to manage the multinational insurer, and the structure of multinational executive committees. Illustrating the report are comparative tables, organizational charts of the companies described, and other charts and tables showing relationships.
Companies can use the report as a catalyst for discussion in strategic planning sessions.
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