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  • Spring 2012
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Sustainability at Dow Chemical

By: Robert G. Eccles, Kathleen M. Perkins and Mark Weick
Dow Chemical Company, which was founded in 1894, is now the second-largest chemical company in the world. From the outset, the company has been committed to high-technology research and commercial innovation in chemistry, advanced materials, and agro-sciences. But if... View Details
Keywords: Value Creation; Corporate Strategy; Chemicals; Environmental Sustainability; Innovation and Invention; Chemical Industry
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Eccles, Robert G., Kathleen M. Perkins, and Mark Weick. "Sustainability at Dow Chemical." Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 24, no. 2 (Spring 2012): 38–44.
  • November 2009 (Revised July 2011)
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International Lobbying and The Dow Chemical Company (A)

By: Arthur A. Daemmrich
This case explores company strategy, business-government relations, and collective action challenges associated with international and domestic lobbying regarding regulation of the chemical industry. In the fall of 2006, a five-year legislative process for a major new... View Details
Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Government Legislation; Business and Government Relations; Power and Influence; Competitive Advantage; Corporate Strategy; Chemical Industry; Chemical Industry; Europe
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Daemmrich, Arthur A. "International Lobbying and The Dow Chemical Company (A)." Harvard Business School Case 710-027, November 2009. (Revised July 2011.)
  • November 1984 (Revised March 1985)
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Restructuring European Petrochemicals: The Dow Chemical Co.

By: Francis Aguilar, Joseph L. Bower and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres
Keywords: Restructuring; Corporate Strategy; Chemical Industry; Chemical Industry; Europe
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Aguilar, Francis, Joseph L. Bower, and Benjamin Gomes-Casseres. "Restructuring European Petrochemicals: The Dow Chemical Co." Harvard Business School Case 385-207, November 1984. (Revised March 1985.)
  • July 2016
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'Golden Leash' Pay for Directors at The Dow Chemical Company

By: Ian Gow, Suraj Srinivasan and Neeraj Goyal
In November 2014, The Dow Chemical Company was faced with the prospect of a proxy battle with prominent hedge fund and activist investor Third Point Management. The activist had criticized Dow’s recent performance and advocated that the company split itself to maximize... View Details
Keywords: Motivation and Incentives; Governing and Advisory Boards; Executive Compensation; Investment Activism; Chemical Industry
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Gow, Ian, Suraj Srinivasan, and Neeraj Goyal. "'Golden Leash' Pay for Directors at The Dow Chemical Company." Harvard Business School Case 117-029, July 2016.
  • March 2011
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International Lobbying and The Dow Chemical Company (PPT)

By: Arthur A. Daemmrich
To be used with cases 710027 and 710028. View Details
Keywords: Globalized Markets and Industries; Business Strategy; Business and Government Relations; Chemical Industry
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Daemmrich, Arthur A. "International Lobbying and The Dow Chemical Company (PPT)." Harvard Business School PowerPoint Supplement 711-089, March 2011.
  • March 2011
  • Teaching Note

International Lobbying and the Dow Chemical Company (TN) (A) & (B)

By: Arthur A. Daemmrich
Teaching Note for 710027 and 710028. View Details
Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Production; Non-Governmental Organizations; Strategy; Business and Government Relations; Government Legislation; Chemical Industry
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Daemmrich, Arthur A. "International Lobbying and the Dow Chemical Company (TN) (A) & (B)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 711-061, March 2011.
  • June 2013
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The K-Dow Petrochemicals Joint Venture

By: Guhan Subramanian and Charlotte Krontiris
This case follows a two-part deal involving Dow Chemicals: Dow's ill-fated joint venture with the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, the failure of which nearly scuttled Dow's simultaneous acquisition of Rohm & Haas. Focusing on Dow CEO Andrew Liveris, this case examines... View Details
Keywords: Dow Chemicals; Kuwait; Financial Crisis; Negotiation Process; Joint Ventures; Corporate Disclosure; Acquisition; Chemical Industry; Kuwait
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Subramanian, Guhan, and Charlotte Krontiris. "The K-Dow Petrochemicals Joint Venture." Harvard Business School Teaching Plan 913-047, June 2013.
  • November 2009 (Revised December 2010)
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International Lobbying and The Dow Chemical Company (B): Regulatory Reform in the USA?

By: Arthur A. Daemmrich
Keywords: Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Government and Politics; Chemical Industry; United States
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Daemmrich, Arthur A. "International Lobbying and The Dow Chemical Company (B): Regulatory Reform in the USA?" Harvard Business School Supplement 710-028, November 2009. (Revised December 2010.)

    Willard H. Dow

    Dow grew the company his father had founded through acquisitions and mergers. He acquired a 75% interest in Midland Ammonia in 1930, partnered with Ethyl Gas in 1933, joined with Cleveland-Cliffs Iron in 1935, and acquired the Great... View Details
    Keywords: Chemicals & Industrial
    • August 2010 (Revised March 2012)
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    The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (B)

    By: Jay W. Lorsch and Melissa Barton
    The Dow Board made a bid for Rohm and Haas Company in order to transition its portfolio away from commodity chemicals towards specialty chemicals. View Details
    Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Investment Portfolio; Governing and Advisory Boards; Chemical Industry
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    Lorsch, Jay W., and Melissa Barton. "The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-002, August 2010. (Revised March 2012.)

      Herbert H. Dow

      Dow Chemicals began by producing bleaching powder as its main product. Through Dow’s inventiveness, Dow Chemical expanded dramatically,... View Details
      Keywords: Chemicals & Industrial
      • January 2012 (Revised June 2013)
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      Dow Chemical: Innovating for Sustainability

      Dow Chemical is one of the few major American industrial corporations that was founded in the late 19th century that is still in existence. From its origins producing bromine out of the brine underneath Midland, Michigan, the company has evolved from a diversified... View Details
      Keywords: Innovation Strategy; Environmental Sustainability; Chemical Industry
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      Eccles, Robert G., George Serafeim, and Shelley Xin Li. "Dow Chemical: Innovating for Sustainability." Harvard Business School Case 112-064, January 2012. (Revised June 2013.)
      • July 1985 (Revised January 1990)
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      Dow Indonesia (B2)

      By: James E. Austin, Dennis J. Encarnation III and Louis T. Wells Jr.
      Keywords: Chemical Industry; Indonesia
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      Austin, James E., Dennis J. Encarnation III, and Louis T. Wells Jr. "Dow Indonesia (B2)." Harvard Business School Case 386-033, July 1985. (Revised January 1990.)
      • July 1985 (Revised February 1986)
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      Dow Indonesia (A)

      By: James E. Austin, Dennis J. Encarnation III and Louis T. Wells Jr.
      Keywords: Chemical Industry; Indonesia
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      Austin, James E., Dennis J. Encarnation III, and Louis T. Wells Jr. "Dow Indonesia (A)." Harvard Business School Case 386-031, July 1985. (Revised February 1986.)
      • August 2010 (Revised March 2012)
      • Supplement

      The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (C)

      By: Jay W. Lorsch and Melissa Barton
      The global economy entered a crippling recession in the fourth quarter of 2008 and Dow lost its primary source of funding for its planned acquisition of Rohm and Haas. View Details
      Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Crisis; Financing and Loans; Chemical Industry
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      Lorsch, Jay W., and Melissa Barton. "The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-003, August 2010. (Revised March 2012.)
      • 12 Nov 2014
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      Whalen: Dow Should Give Money Back to Shareholders

      • July 1985 (Revised February 1986)
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      Dow Indonesia (B1)

      By: James E. Austin, Dennis J. Encarnation III and Louis T. Wells Jr.
      Keywords: Chemical Industry; Indonesia
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      Austin, James E., Dennis J. Encarnation III, and Louis T. Wells Jr. "Dow Indonesia (B1)." Harvard Business School Case 386-032, July 1985. (Revised February 1986.)
      • August 2010 (Revised March 2012)
      • Supplement

      The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (D)

      By: Jay W. Lorsch and Melissa Barton
      Dow's board and management team worked on arranging appropriate financing to complete the acquisition of Rohm and Haas. Meanwhile, the board of Rohm and Haas filed suit against Dow after it delayed the completion of the acquisition. View Details
      Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Financing and Loans; Governing and Advisory Boards; Lawsuits and Litigation; Management Teams; Chemical Industry
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      Lorsch, Jay W., and Melissa Barton. "The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-004, August 2010. (Revised March 2012.)
      • April 1990
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      Dow Indonesia (A) (Abridged)

      By: James E. Austin
      Keywords: Chemical Industry; Indonesia
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      Austin, James E. "Dow Indonesia (A) (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 390-094, April 1990.
      • November 2003 (Revised March 2006)
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      Dow Chemical's Bid for the Privatization of PBB in Argentina

      By: Mihir A. Desai and Alexandra de Royere
      What price should Dow Chemical bid for PBB, a petrochemical complex that is being privatized by the Argentine government? To answer this question, students are forced to consider the role of country risk, the underlying currency exposure of the business, and how to... View Details
      Keywords: Bids and Bidding; Privatization; Credit Derivatives and Swaps; Cash Flow; Emerging Markets; Valuation; Business and Government Relations; Multinational Firms and Management; Risk and Uncertainty; Energy Industry; Argentina
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      Desai, Mihir A., and Alexandra de Royere. "Dow Chemical's Bid for the Privatization of PBB in Argentina." Harvard Business School Case 204-021, November 2003. (Revised March 2006.)
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