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  • March 1994 (Revised January 1995)
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Cardinal Health, Inc.

By: Jay W. Lorsch
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Abstract

Robert D. Walter, chairman and CEO of Cardinal Health, Inc., responds to questions regarding Cardinal's board and its influence on the acquisition of and merger with Whitmire Distribution.

Keywords

Mergers and Acquisitions; Governing and Advisory Boards; Power and Influence; Management Teams; Distribution Industry; Medical Devices and Supplies Industry; Health Industry

Citation

Lorsch, Jay W. "Cardinal Health, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 494-108, March 1994. (Revised January 1995.)
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