Gorenje JSC, part-owned by the Republic of Slovenia until the takeover, was once an important company. It employed almost half of the working population in Velenje recording large exports to countries in the European Union and elsewhere in the world, and operating in many activities through companies in Slovenia and abroad. The company was recapitalised many times. Later in 2016, the management of the company, after the search of a strategic partner, found a potential acquirer. However, after a careful due diligence the acquirer decided not to publish the takeover bid. Two years later, a Chinese national company announced the takeover bid and successfully completed the takeover process. This master's thesis addresses the importance of the company to the local environment and to key factors by means of analysis of the Gorenje Group's activities, its ownership structure and the share value trends. It highlights the issue of the company's due diligence, which does not result in a takeover. In view of the fact that the company is one of the publicly traded joint-stock companies for which the takeover procedure must be carried out under the rules of the Takeover Act, this master's thesis analyses in more detail the stages of the initiated takeover process. The thesis also points out the role of the management in the takeover process and seeks the basis for their action. Furthermore, the thesis discusses the exclusion of minority shareholders and the operation of the company under new ownership. From the shareholders' point of view, I consider the sale of the company a wise solution. Nonetheless, the Chinese acquirer not only did they acquire a company, but also found an affordable way to the European market.
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