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  • November 2001
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Poison Pill, The

By: Guhan Subramanian
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  • | Pages:12
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Abstract

This case presents the history of the "poison pill" as an antitakeover defense. It includes excerpts from the crucial case of Moran vs. Household International.

Keywords

History; Strategy; Acquisition; United States; Europe

Citation

Subramanian, Guhan. "Poison Pill, The." Harvard Business School Background Note 902-123, November 2001.
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Guhan Subramanian

Negotiation, Organizations & Markets
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