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Case
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Reference no. UVA-F-1465
Published by: Darden Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2005
Version: October 2008
Length: 15 pages

Abstract

The case present the acquisition attempt of WLR Foods by Tyson Foods in 1994 WLR management and the poultry farmers who owned 20 percent of WLR actively opposed the takeover, thus providing an example of agency costs of management/owner conflicts. Specific data is provided that allows students to estimate standalone and with-synergies DCF valuations of WLR. The case is designed as a first year MBA finance course, but is also suitable for executive and undergraduate audiences.

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Abstract

The case present the acquisition attempt of WLR Foods by Tyson Foods in 1994 WLR management and the poultry farmers who owned 20 percent of WLR actively opposed the takeover, thus providing an example of agency costs of management/owner conflicts. Specific data is provided that allows students to estimate standalone and with-synergies DCF valuations of WLR. The case is designed as a first year MBA finance course, but is also suitable for executive and undergraduate audiences.

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