Corporate Finance

it's about Whole Foods purchase by Amazon.

below are the questions, also the documents are attached.

QUESTIONS:

1.The investment thesis on AMZN has ALWAYS been that the company has traded off rising retail costs for declining technology costs. That said, the company has clearly signaled its intent to more aggressively invest in new growth options and some analysts have for some time identified Groceries as one of the most logical places for Amazon to expand into. So with that as backdrop, how do you view this development? Is it surprising? Remember you should support your answer with data.

2.What does Amazon see in Whole Foods transaction? Give 3 reasons why AMZ is buying WHF.

3.In the Deutsche Bank Report (page 3) under the title 'AMZN/SFM is a success...so why AMZN + WFM? Five key reasons are highlighted. Which is the most important one for you and why.

4.In that same report, page 11, we have the impact of WHF on AMZ valuation.

a.Explain the differences between Pre-Deal and After Deal Valuation

b.Why the post-deal valuation has the same value with and without synergies

5.Would you invest in Amazon at 1,000 USD? Why?