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Reference no. 9-200-069
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2000
Version: 3 May 2001
Length: 14 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

UST, Inc is a very profitable smokeless tobacco firm with low debt compared to other firms in the tobacco industry. The setting for the case is UST's recent decision to substantially alter its debt policy by borrowing USD1 billion to finance its stock repurchase program.
Location:
Size:
USD1.4 billion revenues, 4,765 employees
Other setting(s):
1999

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Abstract

UST, Inc is a very profitable smokeless tobacco firm with low debt compared to other firms in the tobacco industry. The setting for the case is UST's recent decision to substantially alter its debt policy by borrowing USD1 billion to finance its stock repurchase program.

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Location:
Size:
USD1.4 billion revenues, 4,765 employees
Other setting(s):
1999

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