Case: Suit Wars: Men's Warehouse Versus Jos.A.Bank

2. What is the business of each company and what kind of synergies (if any) do you expect from this deal? How likely do you think that it is for the proposed synergies to come to fruition?

Given that most observers seem to think that the merger between the two companies made absolute sense, why do you think each company resisted the takeover bid launched by the other?

List each of the different anti-takeover mechanisms invoked by both firm in the case.

Why do you think the Eminence Capital was so upset by Jos. A Banks decision to acquire Eddie Bauer? Consider your answer in light of the fact that Mens Wearhouse attempted a similar move with the proposed acquisition of Allen Edmonds.

In the end, Mens Wearhouse and Eminence Capital convinced Jos. A Bank to give-up the acquisition of Eddie Bauer and accept a takeover offer of $1.8 billion. Given everything that you learned in the case and class, would you consider this an example of the market for corporate control working well or not? Explain.