Suit Wars: Men’s Wearhouse Versus Jos. A. Bank

  1. What is the value of each company?
  2. Based on the stock price reactions and performance since the announcement of a hostile offer on October 9, 2013 to March of 2014, what is the value of synergistic gain expected from the combined company? Where do you think this potential synergy is going to come from?
  3. Why do you think Men’s Wearhouse and later Jos. A. Bank resist each other’s offer? Do you think this is in the best interest of the shareholders?
  4. What should Eminence Capital do?