and acquisitions have destroyed wealth 42 despite clearly agreed strategic goals beforehand
from the exploitation of existing and new resources and capabilities.
Kodak Case Study: Mergers & Acquisition Headaches
Kodak’s use of network strategy has been extensive. The business has been busy in an
attempt to radically reorganise and develop new capabilities in-house through acquisitions
and divestments. In the 2003 shareholder meeting, Kodak’s CEO declared that:
“[…] our newly acquired companies and technologies are being integrated into our allied
businesses, expanding the profile of Kodak, the products and services we offer and the skill sets
we possess.”