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Chrysler Takeover Attempt, The

By: Richard S. Ruback and William DeWitt
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Abstract

On April 12, 1995, Kirk Kerkorian made an unsolicited offer to buy the outstanding shares of Chrysler Corp. This case analyzes the proposed deal and addresses the key contextual elements contributing to the takeover attempt.

Keywords

Valuation; Negotiation Deal; Negotiation Offer; Acquisition; Financial Strategy; Manufacturing Industry; Auto Industry; United States

Citation

Ruback, Richard S., and William DeWitt. "Chrysler Takeover Attempt, The." Harvard Business School Case 296-078, February 1996. (Revised September 1996.)
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