11 synergies across revenues, costs, financials

Question 1

Revenue: 4 synergies

Answer 1

1. distribution channels / networks
2. access to new markets
3. broaden customer base
4. broaden customer solutions

Question 2

Costs: 5 synergies

Answer 2

1. SG&A savings, eliminate redundancies
2. improving scale
3. supply chain (transport, warehouses, plant/production, suppliers, raw materials)
4. bulk ordering
5. negotiating and buying power

Question 3

Financials: 2 synergies

Answer 3

1. selling off redundant assets
2. tax advantrages