Barbarians at the Gate – The Most Famous Corporate Takeover in History

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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: No. 1 bestseller from The New York Times, one of the 20 most influential business books by Forbes, a documentary report featuring astonishing events, a detailed and comprehensive account of the prelude and aftermath of the RJR Nabisco acquisition, vividly depicting the real-life battle of wits on Wall Street, and recreating the ups and downs of financial operations on the street. An outstanding book, a remarkable reconstruction, breathtakingly interconnected, building to a crescendo, and a flawless writing style that runs throughout the entire book. It recreates the most famous corporate battle in the history of Wall Street—the battle for control of RJR Nabisco in the United States. Four bidders participated in the competition, and KKR ultimately won with $25 billion, gaining control of RJR Nabisco. It provides high-level details of corporate financial operations. Fully demonstrates how corporate managers gain and maintain control of a company. A brilliant documentary on the corporate warfare of Wall Street. A must-read for every corporate manager and financial professional interested in Wall Street.