What are some of the drivers of effective corporate acquisitions?

Read the following case on CEMEX and its acquisition-based growth strategy

Answer the following questions in your discussion posting:

1.- What makes some acquisitions more successful than others? What are some of the drivers of effective corporate acquisitions?

2.- As we read in Chapters 6 &7, mergers & acquisitions are a major form of corporate diversification strategy. Discuss the top three reasons why most (50-60%) of acquisitions fail to create shareholder value.

2.- What are the five major components of “CEMEX Way” and why has this approach been so successful in post-acquisition integration?

3. In your opinion, what can other companies learn from the “CEMEX Way” as a benchmark for acquisition management?