The Failed Merger of Daimler Chrysler 1. Identify what you believe were the key reasons for the merger between daimler benz and chrysler. 2. To what extent have any of these reasons been realized? 3. Porter contends that many mergers and acquisitions tend to destroy shareholder value and are often based on arrogance. Evaluate the extent to which you believe the merged DaimlerChrysler resulted from wishful thinking or sound business logic.