Abstract
Describes Allen Lane's search for a business to buy. The case explores several failed attempts and the ethical, business, and tax issues that surround the acquisition business. Ends with a description of a new acquisition candidate, an independent valuation report of this business, and with Allen Lane preparing his bid.
Keywords: Acquisition;
Ethics;
Taxation;
Failure;
Valuation;
Citation:
Stevenson, Howard H., and Michael J. Roberts. "Allen Lane." Harvard Business School Case 384-077, May 1999. (Revised from original September 1983 version.)