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The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (C)

By: Jay W. Lorsch and Melissa Barton
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:7
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Abstract

The global economy entered a crippling recession in the fourth quarter of 2008 and Dow lost its primary source of funding for its planned acquisition of Rohm and Haas.

Keywords

Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Crisis; Financing and Loans; Chemical Industry

Citation

Lorsch, Jay W., and Melissa Barton. "The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-003, August 2010. (Revised March 2012.)

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Jay W. Lorsch

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