CEO David Trainer sat down with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life and MarketWatch.com to talk about our Danger Zone pick this past week: Newell Rubbermaid / Jarden Acquisition.
Despite what management or Wall Street says, 1+1 does not equal 3 for most mergers. Newell Rubbermaid’s (NWL) recently announced intention to acquire Jarden Corporation (JAH) is a perfect example of 1+1 < 2.