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  • October 1998 (Revised January 1999)
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Echlin vs. SPX

By: Paul M. Healy, Bjorn N. Jorgensen and Penny Joseph
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:13
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Abstract

Echlin has received a hostile takeover offer from SPX. Both companies have been undertaking major restructurings, and Echlin's shareholders face a difficult decision of whether to support current management or sell out to SPX. Students are asked to analyze the two companies and prepare letters explaining their positions from the CEOs of both companies to be sent to Echlin's shareholders

Keywords

Acquisition; Financial Statements; Business and Shareholder Relations

Citation

Healy, Paul M., Bjorn N. Jorgensen, and Penny Joseph. "Echlin vs. SPX." Harvard Business School Case 199-010, October 1998. (Revised January 1999.)

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Paul M. Healy

Accounting and Management
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