Ep184: The Co-op Strategic Alliance "Benefit Ceiling" Problem

Show Highlights: • What makes strategic alliances popular in agribusiness? [00:25] • Understanding the ceiling problem of strategic alliances. [02:05] • The agribusiness alliance-to-merger dilemma. [03:12] • Five reasons co-ops choose alliances over mergers. [04:47] • Explore four common strategic alliance structures in ag. [07:03] • Identify three savings-efficiency phases in non-JV alliances. [10:59] • How strategic alliances can diminish later merger value. [15:58] • Targeted efficiency plays with no gains ceiling risks. [17:12] • Goals and metrics boards must set before creating alliances. [19:20] • Are strategic alliances dress rehearsals for mergers? [23:04] If you are interested in connecting with Joe, go to LinkedIn:   / joemosher  , or schedule a call at www.moshercg.com (http://www.moshercg.com) .