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  • May 2003
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Jim Sharpe: Extrusion Technology, Inc.

By: Richard G. Hamermesh and Paul W. Marshall
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Abstract

Jim Sharpe discusses his early career at General Electric to his decision to purchase and run a small company. The discussion includes a detailed acquisition financing proposal, which resulted in Sharpe being able to raise virtually all of the financing from some combination of the seller and the bank.

Keywords

Personal Development and Career; Entrepreneurship; Business Startups; Mergers and Acquisitions; Financing and Loans

Citation

Hamermesh, Richard G., and Paul W. Marshall. "Jim Sharpe: Extrusion Technology, Inc." Harvard Business School Video Supplement 803-803, May 2003.
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Richard G. Hamermesh

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