Description:  United Airlines and Continental Airlines are reportedly on track to announce a multibillion-dollar merger deal on Monday that would create the world’s biggest airline.

Source:  Marketwatch.com
 
Date: 04/29/2010

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ual-continental-reportedly-close-in-on-deal-2010-04-29?siteid=nwtwk

Questions for discussion:

• Is this a good deal for stockholders of each firm?
• From a financial management point of view, what will the consequences be for the newly structured organization?
• Will there be cash flow concerns? Explain your thinking?