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Acquisition and Restructuring of Kia Motors by Hyundai Motors

Seung-wha · Seung-wha

Yonsei University

Published: January 2004 · Vol. 8, No. 1 · pp. 133-152
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Abstract

This case describes the process of integrating Kia Motors by Hyundai Motors after its acquisition in October 1998. It shows the industry background before the acquisition, restructuring activities after the acquisition, and success factors in revitalizing Kia Motors. With Kia Motors as its key division, Hyundai Motors could achieve economies of scale and scope as well as broadened global market access. With intensifying global competition in and around Korea, however, Hyundai Motors still faces many managerial problems.
Keywords: 현대자동차기아자동차구조조정인수합병합병 후 통합