Publications
Publications
- July 1999 (Revised April 2001)
- HBS Case Collection
Quickturn Design Systems, Inc. (A)
By: Jay W. Lorsch and Katharina Pick
Abstract
Quickturn Design Systems, Inc. faces a hostile takeover bid from its competitor, Mentor Graphics. Mentor makes the bid at a moment when Quickturn's stock price is depressed and the company is defending against a patent suit filed by Mentor. The two companies have a history of patent disputes, all of which Quickturn has won. Teaching Purpose: Examines the Quickturn board's fiduciary duties in the context of a hostile takeover as well as the effectiveness and legality of various defensive measures.
Keywords
Patents; Governing and Advisory Boards; Behavior; Lawsuits and Litigation; Organizations; Acquisition; Corporate Governance; Service Industry
Citation
Lorsch, Jay W., and Katharina Pick. "Quickturn Design Systems, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 400-001, July 1999. (Revised April 2001.)