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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

For example, an executive considering whether to acquire a target company will gather facts about the industry and target company, consider how the combined companies will perform, and come up with a value that shows the deal is good for the acquirer. Since 1950, only 3 of 21 have managed the feat, and none have done so since 1978.

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The Business Lessons of the Belmont Stakes

Harvard Business Review

For example, an executive considering whether to acquire a target company will gather facts about the industry and target company, consider how the combined companies will perform, and come up with a value that shows the deal is good for the acquirer. Since 1950, only 3 of 21 have managed the feat, and none have done so since 1978.

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When Does the Buck Stop?

Harvard Business Review

He shook up the management of J&J's consumer arm, replacing former consumer chief Colleen Goggins with a 30-year veteran insider. Saj-nicole Joni , chief executive of Cambridge International Group, is a confidential advisor to CEOs and top executives worldwide. I'd like to hear your responses to the following questions: 1.

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Case Study: How to Integrate an Acquired Brand

Harvard Business Review

Henry Beyer walked up to a Mini Cooper in the city parking lot across the street from his office in downtown Houston. The two were executives of Beacon Car Rental, one of the industry''s most established and respected brands. Think about it from a risk management perspective, Annabel. He laughed; Henry grimaced.