IBM acquiring Red Hat

Main idea of this case study is to discuss the transaction from the accounting perspective. Accounting Case Analysis: IBM acquiring Red Hat in 2019 1. Basic information about both companies. 2. Accounting information about the transaction. a. When it took date. b. How many shares and how much it cost. c. Any other pertinent information 3. What are the strategic motives that determined IBM to acquire Red Hat? 4. What are the main synergies (positive and/or negative) expected from the Red Hat acquisition by IBM? 5. What are the risks involved by this acquisition? 6. What are the main opportunities and threats faced by IBM post-acquisition? 7. What could be the competitive advantages of IBM post-acquisition?