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“Resisting Hostile Takeovers is an insider's first-hand narrative of a significant event in contemporary business history... The book takes the reader into the Gillette boardroom and presents the human emotion and drama of corporate economic warfare. For the business economist, there is nothing like it in the literature.... we are given insight into the dilemmas the author faced when reconciling policy decisions driven by general economic theory versus choices that are mandated by specific business situations.... The book allows the rest of us to share a part of the excitement, drama, and personal experiences of a fellow business economist who was an active participant in this interesting story.”–
Book Description
Written by the first woman director of the Gillette Company, this is an exciting first-hand account of Gillette's successful fight against four hostile takeover efforts during the late 1980s. After a brief, insightful history of the company and the growth of its world-famous products--Gillette razors and blades; Braun coffee machines and electric razors; Oral-B toothbrushes; Paper Mate, Waterman, and Parker pens; and cosmetics--the author tells the inside story of Ronald Perelman's three attempts and the Coniston Partners' one attempt to take over Gillette. Ricardo-Campbell, who chaired Gillette's Finance Committee during this period, provides a fascinating look at the ensuing proxy battles and other intricate financial maneuvers. Combining academic theory and first-hand experience in its discussion of topics such as greenmail and poison pills, this work also features such world-renowned corporate figures as Warren Buffett, Joe Flom, and Eric Gleacher.
Resisting Hostile Takeovers
Resisting Hostile Takeovers,Rita Ricardo-Campbell,Praeger Publishers,0275958302,Business & Economics,Business / Economics / Finance,Business/Economics,Consolidation and merger of co,Consolidation and merger of corporations,Corporate & Business History - General,Corporate Mergers And Acquisitions,Finance,Gillette Company,History Of Specific Companies,Industries - General,Infrastructure,Razor industry,United States,Business & Economics / Finance
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