Discover diligence

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Discover diligence

Written by the Experts at RocketBlocks
Published: 02-26-2025

Overview

Your client, Capital One, is exploring a potential acquisition of Discover Card to strengthen its position in the U.S. credit card market. With $490 billion in assets, this deal could reshape the industry. Your firm has been engaged to analyze financial synergies, regulatory risks, and strategic alternatives. Should Capital One move forward?

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Industry

Financial services and insurance

Case type

Mergers and acquisitions

Geography

Global

Additional info

Includes charts and/or data analysis


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