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1. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1998 (Revised from original version)

   Argentina's YPF Sociedad Anonima (B)

   Michael Y. Yoshino and Carin-Isabel Knoop

   YPF, a recently privatized and restructured Argentine-based oil company now turns its attention to international expansion and faces an opportunity to acquire Maxus, a troubled U.S. oil company. The case discusses whether the company should go ahead with the proposed acquisition.

   Keywords: Acquisition; Non-Renewable Energy; Globalization; Emerging Markets; Market Entry and Exit; Privatization; Natural Environment; Expansion; United States; Argentina;

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   Yoshino, Michael Y., and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Argentina's YPF Sociedad Anonima (B)." Harvard Business School Case 396-024, March 1998. (Revised from original September 1995 version.)

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2. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1999 (Revised from original 1997 version)

   Argentina's YPF Sociedad Anonima (D): The International Platform

   Michael Y. Yoshino and Carin-Isabel Knoop

   In March 1995, YPF (the former Argentine state-owned oil and gas utility, privatized in late 1993) acquired the Dallas-based Maxus Energy Corp., one of the world's largest independent oil and gas exploration companies. YPF's first acquisition is nearly bankrupt, with close to $1 billion in long-term debt. Roberto Monti takes over as CEO in August 1995. The case describes the steps he took to stem losses at Maxus before being named CEO of YPF in April 1997.

   Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Globalization; Borrowing and Debt; Privatization; Managerial Roles; Energy Industry; Argentina; Texas;

   Citation:

   Yoshino, Michael Y., and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Argentina's YPF Sociedad Anonima (D): The International Platform." Harvard Business School Case 398-005, February 1999. (Revised from original August 1997 version.)

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3. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1998 (Revised from original 1998 version)

   Argentina's YPF Sociedad Anonima (Abridged)

   Michael Y. Yoshino, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Cate Reavis

   Describes the privatization of YPF Sociedad Anonima and the company's dilemma of whether to acquire a troubled U.S. oil company as a way of becoming a global oil company.

   Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Globalization; Privatization;

   Citation:

   Yoshino, Michael Y., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Cate Reavis. "Argentina's YPF Sociedad Anonima (Abridged)." Harvard Business School Case 398-064, May 1998. (Revised from original March 1998 version.)

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4. Case | HBS Case Collection | 1999

   Argentina's YFP Sociedad Anonima (E): A New Era

   Michael Y. Yoshino, Carin-Isabel Knoop and Cate Reavis

   In June 1999, Spain's former state-owned oil giant Repsol, acquired 97% of YPF, despite opposition from YPF management. The case describes the status of the two companies at the time of the acquisition and highlights concerns expressed by industry analysts on the deal.

   Keywords: Non-Renewable Energy; State Ownership; Acquisition; Decisions; Profit; Privatization; Corporate Strategy; Mining Industry; Energy Industry; Argentina; Spain;

   Citation:

   Yoshino, Michael Y., Carin-Isabel Knoop, and Cate Reavis. "Argentina's YFP Sociedad Anonima (E): A New Era." Harvard Business School Case 300-028, October 1999.

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