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Upjohn Company, The: The Upjohn-Pharmacia Merger

By: Krishna G. Palepu and Amy P. Hutton
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Abstract

In August 1995, the Upjohn Co. and Pharmacia AB announced a "merger of equals." This case provides background information on the industry, the position of Upjohn, and Upjohn's rationale for the proposed merger.

Keywords

Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Statements; Business Strategy; Annual Reports; Pharmaceutical Industry

Citation

Palepu, Krishna G., and Amy P. Hutton. "Upjohn Company, The: The Upjohn-Pharmacia Merger." Harvard Business School Case 197-034, October 1996. (Revised February 1997.)
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