http://www.theatlantic.com/business...merger-says-about-american-capitalism/375235/
tl;dr
American capitalism sucks
In short, this deal—prompted by the hardship of low-income customers—leaves a few well-connected investors, executives, and the bankers who arranged the deal much better off, as the finances of the business, its customers, and, perhaps, its employees languish.
tl;dr
American capitalism sucks