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- June 2017
- Article
The Surprising Effectiveness of Hostile Mediators
By: Ting Zhang, Francesca Gino and Michael I. Norton
Contrary to the tendency of mediators to defuse negative emotions between adversaries by treating them kindly, we demonstrate the surprising effectiveness of hostile mediators in resolving conflict. Hostile mediators generate greater willingness to reach agreements... View Details
Keywords: Mediation; Conflict; Negotiation; Hostility; Negotiation Style; Emotions; Conflict and Resolution
Zhang, Ting, Francesca Gino, and Michael I. Norton. "The Surprising Effectiveness of Hostile Mediators." Management Science 63, no. 6 (June 2017): 1972–1992.
- March 2016 (Revised October 2023)
- Case
Central European Distribution Corporation: Hostile Takeover, Bankruptcy Makeover
By: Stuart C. Gilson and Sarah L. Abbott
In early 2013, Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC), a large publicly traded producer and distributer of vodka and spirits in Eastern and Central Europe, has suffered significant declines in its financial performance, is at risk of defaulting on its debt,... View Details
Keywords: Hostile Takeover; Accounting Restatement; Activist Shareholder; Restructuring; Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Statements; Corporate Governance; Investment Activism; Distribution Industry; Food and Beverage Industry; United States; Russia; Europe
Gilson, Stuart C., and Sarah L. Abbott. "Central European Distribution Corporation: Hostile Takeover, Bankruptcy Makeover." Harvard Business School Case 216-059, March 2016. (Revised October 2023.)
- July 2003 (Revised February 2004)
- Background Note
M&A Legal Context: Hostile Takeovers
By: Carliss Y. Baldwin, Constance E. Bagley and James Quinn
Introduces students to the main tactical maneuvers used by hostile bidders, including bear hugs, proxy fights, tender offers, and toeholds. Also describes how, in the United States, tender offers are regulated by the federal government via the Williams Act. View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Cash; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Code Law; Bids and Bidding; United States
Baldwin, Carliss Y., Constance E. Bagley, and James Quinn. "M&A Legal Context: Hostile Takeovers." Harvard Business School Background Note 904-005, July 2003. (Revised February 2004.)
- 20 Jun 2011
- News
Hostile Takeover - by Aliens?
- December 2004 (Revised January 2006)
- Case
Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (A)
Simon Property Group launched a hostile tender offer for upscale Taubman Centers. This case discusses issues of Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) valuation, financial policy, and corporate governance, as Robert Taubman and his company's independent directors must... View Details
Keywords: Capital Structure; Valuation; Investment; Acquisition; Corporate Governance; Real Estate Industry
El-Hage, Nabil N. "Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (A)." Harvard Business School Case 205-052, December 2004. (Revised January 2006.)
- November 12, 2020
- Article
What We Can Learn About Unity from Hostile Takeovers
In the wake of the recent election, the United States faces a fraught, difficult transfer of power. What we know about hostile takeovers in business can provide help in finding a path forward. Leaders on the winning side of the more successful acquisitions emphasized... View Details
Kanter, Rosabeth Moss. "What We Can Learn About Unity from Hostile Takeovers." Harvard Business Review Digital Articles (November 12, 2020).
- July 2017 (Revised April 2018)
- Supplement
Keurig: Hostile Takeover (B)
By: Paul W. Marshall, John H. Lynch, David J. Donahue and Philip B. Rich
Marshall, Paul W., John H. Lynch, David J. Donahue, and Philip B. Rich. "Keurig: Hostile Takeover (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 918-402, July 2017. (Revised April 2018.)
- July 2017 (Revised April 2018)
- Case
Keurig: Hostile Takeover (A)
By: Paul W. Marshall, John H. Lynch, David J. Donahue and Philip B. Rich
Marshall, Paul W., John H. Lynch, David J. Donahue, and Philip B. Rich. "Keurig: Hostile Takeover (A)." Harvard Business School Case 918-401, July 2017. (Revised April 2018.)
- June 1996 (Revised July 1997)
- Case
Hostile Bid for Red October, The
By: Benjamin C. Esty and Alan Bigman
Manatep Bank, a Russian investment bank, has just announced the country's first hostile tender offer for Red October, a confectionery company located in Moscow. As the chief financial officer of the target company, Yuri Yegorov must decide how to respond, how much his... View Details
Keywords: Capital Markets; Cash; Governance Controls; Financial Condition; Investment Banking; Financial Markets; Trade; Valuation; Financial Management; Food and Beverage Industry; Moscow
Esty, Benjamin C., and Alan Bigman. "Hostile Bid for Red October, The." Harvard Business School Case 296-084, June 1996. (Revised July 1997.)
- Article
The Causes and Consequences of Hostile Takeovers
By: Amar Bhidé
Bhidé, Amar. "The Causes and Consequences of Hostile Takeovers." Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 2, no. 2 (Summer 1989): 36–59.
- July 2017 (Revised April 2018)
- Teaching Note
Keurig: Hostile Takeover (A) & (B)
By: Paul W. Marshall
Teaching Note for HBS Nos. 918-401 and 918-402. View Details
- March 2006
- Supplement
Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman Exhibits
- January 2005 (Revised January 2006)
- Supplement
Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (C)
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
El-Hage, Nabil N. "Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 205-062, January 2005. (Revised January 2006.)
- January 2005 (Revised January 2006)
- Supplement
Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (B)
Supplements the (A) case. View Details
El-Hage, Nabil N. "Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 205-053, January 2005. (Revised January 2006.)
- April 2017 (Revised October 2023)
- Supplement
Central European Distribution Corporation: Hostile Takeover, Bankruptcy Makeover
By: Stuart C. Gilson and Sarah L. Abbott
- December 2000
- Case
Drug Wars, The: Pfizer's Hostile Bid for Warner-Lambert in 1999
By: Stephen P. Bradley and Matthew Sandoval
Describes Pfizer's hostile bid for Warner-Lambert in the fall of 1999. Allows for an evaluation of the possible synergies created and poses the question as to whether Pfizer will pay too much. View Details
Bradley, Stephen P., and Matthew Sandoval. "Drug Wars, The: Pfizer's Hostile Bid for Warner-Lambert in 1999." Harvard Business School Case 701-009, December 2000.
- 1988
- Comment
Characteristics of Hostile and Friendly Takeover Targets
By: Michael Jensen
Keywords: Acquisition
- 12 Nov 2020
- News
What We Can Learn About Unity from Hostile Takeovers
- October 1996 (Revised December 1997)
- Case
American Cyanamid (A): Boardroom Response to a Hostile Takeover Offer
American Home Products' (AHP) $9 billion hostile takeover of American Cyanamid (Cyanamid) was the largest mergers and-acquistions transaction in 1994, and made AHP the fourth largest pharmaceutical firm in the United States. At the time of AHP's offer, Cyanamid had... View Details
Keywords: Governing and Advisory Boards; Mergers and Acquisitions; Corporate Governance; Pharmaceutical Industry; United States
Wruck, Karen, and Sherry P. Roper. "American Cyanamid (A): Boardroom Response to a Hostile Takeover Offer." Harvard Business School Case 897-048, October 1996. (Revised December 1997.)
- March 1982
- Background Note
Note on Hostile Takeover Bid Defense Strategies
Law, Warren A., and Charles Thierry. "Note on Hostile Takeover Bid Defense Strategies." Harvard Business School Background Note 282-065, March 1982.