This file is part of IDEAS, which uses RePEc data


[ Papers | Articles | Software | Books | Chapters | Authors | Institutions | JEL Classification | NEP reports | Search | New papers by email | Author registration | Rankings | Volunteers | FAQ | Blog | Help! ]

Reversing Corporate Diversification and the Use of the Proceeds from Asset Sales: The Case of Thorn EMI

Author info | Abstract | Publisher info | Download info | Related research | Statistics
Author Info
Kevin MJ Kaiser
Aris Stouraitis

Additional information is available for the following registered author(s):

Abstract

The restructuring of Thorn EMI transformed a diversified conglomerate trading at a diversification discount into a focused music company, while creating considerable value for shareholders. At the peak of its diversification, the conglomerate lacked sufficient funds for investment in its flagship music division. During its restructuring, this lack was remedied by raising cash through asset sales and reinvesting the proceeds in the company’s core music activities. The Thorn EMI case contradicts the idea that managers destroy shareholder value when they reinvest the proceeds from asset sales for expansion through acquisitions.

Download Info
To our knowledge, this item is not available for download. To find whether it is available, there are three options:
1. Check below under "Related research" whether another version of this item is available online.
2. Check on the provider's web page whether it is in fact available.
3. Perform a search for a similarly titled item that would be available.

Publisher Info
Article provided by Financial Management Association in its journal Financial Management.

Volume (Year): 30 (2001)
Issue (Month): 4 (Winter)
Pages:
Download reference. The following formats are available: HTML (with abstract), plain text (with abstract), BibTeX, RIS (EndNote, RefMan, ProCite), ReDIF
Handle: RePEc:fma:fmanag:kaiser01

Contact details of provider:
Postal: University of South Florida 4202 E. Fowler Ave. COBA #3331 Tampa, FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-2084
Fax: 813-974-3318
Web page: http://www.fma.org/
More information through EDIRC

For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its listing, contact: (Courtney Connors).

Related research
Keywords:

Cited by:
(explanations, Please report citation or reference errors to , or , if you are the registered author of the cited work, log in to your RePEc Author Service profile, click on "citations" and make appropriate adjustments.)

  1. Marinelli, Federico, 2008. "Persistence of outstanding performance and shareholder value among diversified firms: The impact of past performance, efficient internal capital market, and relatedness of business segments," IESE Research Papers D/758, IESE Business School. [Downloadable!]
Statistics
Access and download statistics

Did you know? All bibliographic data on IDEAS has been put in the public domain by the publishers.

This page was last updated on 2010-1-6.


This information is provided to you by IDEAS at the Department of Economics, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Connecticut using RePEc data on a server sponsored by the Society for Economic Dynamics.