Case | HBS Case Collection | 1995 (Revised from original 1980 version)

American Chemical Corp.

by William E. Fruhan Jr. and John P. Goldsberry III
 

Abstract

A large chemical manufacturer divests a plant that is acquired by a small specialty chemicals manufacturer. The acquisition decision is viewed from the vantage point of the small specialty chemicals manufacturer.

Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Chemicals; Factories, Labs, and Plants; Decision Making; Manufacturing Industry; Chemical Industry;

Language: English Format: Print 14 pages Purchase

Citation:

Fruhan, William E., Jr., and John P. Goldsberry III. "American Chemical Corp." Harvard Business School Case 280-102, December 1995. (Revised from original March 1980 version.)

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