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| Author: | Thomas, J. |
| Title: | HBO & Company: fighting a hostile takeover. *HBO & COMPANY |
| Journal: | Planning Review
1988 : MAY-JUN, VOL. 16:3, p. 16-20, 22-24, 29 |
| Index terms: | MERGERS USA |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Review of the proxy battle to gain control of HBO & Company, a US health care information company. The background and growth opportunities. Stock performance. First acquisition move. Stockholders asked to sign proxy cards. The HBO response. Identification of potential risks. Campaign by each side to convince stockholders to vote in their favour. The author's comments: a stockholder's perspective; objectivity of management and its strategy. Signing of an agreement. Two Exhibits illustrate the analysis, and HBO's annual report is given. |
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