Publications
Publications
- August 2010 (Revised March 2012)
- HBS Case Collection
The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (D)
By: Jay W. Lorsch and Melissa Barton
Abstract
Dow's board and management team worked on arranging appropriate financing to complete the acquisition of Rohm and Haas. Meanwhile, the board of Rohm and Haas filed suit against Dow after it delayed the completion of the acquisition.
Keywords
Mergers and Acquisitions; Financing and Loans; Governing and Advisory Boards; Lawsuits and Litigation; Management Teams; Chemical Industry
Citation
Lorsch, Jay W., and Melissa Barton. "The Dow Acquisition of Rohm and Haas (D)." Harvard Business School Supplement 411-004, August 2010. (Revised March 2012.)