Our team determined that the first step of the project was conducting company research: downloading both companies’ mobile apps and ordering food from Grubhub This idea was inspired by the story of a Morgan Stanley investment banker who drove Uber for years, an experience that helped him win the rights to advise Uber on its recent IPO.Īfter dumplings and sesame chicken, it was time to dig through the financials and company history. Being our first experience with full mergers and acquisitions (M&A) models, one thing was for certain: this assignment would take us outside of our comfort zone. The project was part of our Investment Banking Immersion (IBI), directed by Drew Pascarella, Rempe Wilson Distinguished Lecturer and senior lecturer of finance. What are the secrets behind a successful business acquisition? How do you formulate an impressive plan for blending two companies? Those were the questions my classmates and I were tasked with answering for an interesting assignment: evaluate and advise Grubhub on potentially acquiring Groupon. If Grubhub and Groupon merge, one could enjoy breakfasts like this with family and friends

Is grubhub and seamless the same