Subject category:
Finance, Accounting and Control
Published by:
Harvard Business Publishing
Version: 17 January 2008
Revision date: 9-Nov-2011
Length: 18 pages
Data source: Published sources
Abstract
After acquiring F+W Publications from a rival private equity firm, ABRY Partners became increasingly convinced that they had been deceived by the sellers about the profitability of the company. ABRY must determine whether they were deliberately misled, what courses of action are available, and which they should pursue. Considerations include a mix of legal, ethical, and business issues.
Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD250,000,000
Other setting(s):
2005
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Abstract
After acquiring F+W Publications from a rival private equity firm, ABRY Partners became increasingly convinced that they had been deceived by the sellers about the profitability of the company. ABRY must determine whether they were deliberately misled, what courses of action are available, and which they should pursue. Considerations include a mix of legal, ethical, and business issues.
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Location:
Industries:
Size:
USD250,000,000
Other setting(s):
2005