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Reference no. UVA-F-1364

Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control

Authors: Michael J Schill (Darden School of Business, University of Virginia)

Published by: Darden Business Publishing

Originally published in: 2001

Version: 1 May 2015

Revision date: 6-Jul-2015

Length: 14 pages

Data source: Published sources

Topics: Takeovers; Corporate objectives; Asset control; Corporate valuation; Multiples; Finance; Entrepreneurial finance; Financial strategy

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Abstract

This case examines issues of asset control for Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc, in light of the outstanding takeover offers by Chartwell Investments, Dreyer's Grand, Unilever, and Meadowbrook Lane Capital in January 2000. The case reviews the development of Ben & Jerry's strong social consciousness and the takeover-defense mechanisms that maintain management's control on company assets. Students, in the role of outside board members, are invited to review management's performance, estimate the economic cost of its social agenda, and evaluate the implications of takeover defense strategies.

Location:

Burlington

Industry:

Food, beverage

Other setting(s):

2000