Case | HBS Case Collection | 2004 (Revised from original 1982 version)

Esmark, Inc. (B)

by William E. Fruhan Jr.

Abstract

Esmark's management sells its most valuable business and its most unattractive business in an effort to reposition itself and maximize shareholder value.

Keywords: Business Exit or Shutdown; Product Positioning; Business and Shareholder Relations; Reputation; Value;

Citation:

Fruhan, William E., Jr. "Esmark, Inc. (B)." Harvard Business School Case 283-014, July 2004. (Revised from original July 1982 version.)