Projects

Acquisition strategy Open Options was engaged by an established financial services company to develop a strategic positioning for a friendly takeover – deflecting potential advances from an unattractive suitor.

Defending against takeovers A medium-sized media company was fearful of consolidation in the industry. Open Options predicted the evolution of the market and outlined a strategy to enable the company to remain independent. This company continues to grow as an independent.

Strategic spin-off A major manufacturer seeking to spin off a major division came to Open Options to develop the best possible approach. The resulting strategy delivered a successful outcome and saved the manufacturer $1 billion in the process. (This number was confirmed by management and compared against competitors who did not use the Open Options process.)

Standing ground A major supplier to several important assemblers came to Open Options to develop a strategy aimed at counteracting the emerging trend toward vertical integration within their industry. Open Options worked with the supplier to leverage their influence and expertise in time to successfully reverse the trend.