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Case
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Reference no. 9-384-077
Subject category: Entrepreneurship
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1983
Version: 28 May 1999
Length: 29 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

Describes Allen Lane's search for a business to buy. The case explores several failed attempts and the ethical, business, and tax issues that surround the acquisition business. Ends with a description of a new acquisition candidate, an independent valuation report of this business, and with Allen Lane preparing his bid.
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Industry:
Size:
10 employees, USD1 million sales
Other setting(s):
1980-1982

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Abstract

Describes Allen Lane's search for a business to buy. The case explores several failed attempts and the ethical, business, and tax issues that surround the acquisition business. Ends with a description of a new acquisition candidate, an independent valuation report of this business, and with Allen Lane preparing his bid.

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Location:
Industry:
Size:
10 employees, USD1 million sales
Other setting(s):
1980-1982

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