Publications
Publications
- January 2002 (Revised February 2002)
- HBS Case Collection
Valuing the AOL Time Warner Merger
By: Lynda M. Applegate, Rena Miller and John N Rei
Abstract
On January 11, 2000, AOL and Time Warner announced their intention to merge, creating what AOL CEO Stephen Case and Time Warner CEO Gerald Levin called the 21st century's first fully integrated communications, media, and entertainment company. This case, prepared from public sources, enables in-depth analysis of the value of AOL Time Warner from the viewpoint of executives and analysts before their merger six months later.
Keywords
Mergers and Acquisitions; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Valuation; Situation or Environment; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Entertainment and Recreation Industry
Citation
Applegate, Lynda M., Rena Miller, and John N Rei. "Valuing the AOL Time Warner Merger." Harvard Business School Case 802-098, January 2002. (Revised February 2002.)