Ever wondered what it takes to stage the most audacious corporate takeover in history?
How did Ross Johnson rise from being a mid-level manager to the CEO of RJR Nabisco, and what led him to consider a leveraged buyout despite potential disasters?
What made Henry Kravis of KKR a formidable opponent in this high-stakes game?
Dive into this riveting tale of ambition, power, and the ruthless depths of corporate takeovers that reshaped America's financial landscape.
Ever wondered what it takes to stage the most audacious corporate takeover in history?
How did Ross Johnson rise from being a mid-level manager to the CEO of RJR Nabisco, and what led him to consider a leveraged buyout despite potential disasters?
What made Henry Kravis of KKR a formidable opponent in this high-stakes game?
Dive into this riveting tale of ambition, power, and the ruthless depths of corporate takeovers that reshaped America's financial landscape.
Key Ideas
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#1
Will Johnson's Bold LBO of RJR Nabisco Redefine Corporate History or Lead to Ruin?
01 Jan 1970
03:07
03:07
#2
From Tobacco Titan to Turbulent Merger: The RJR Nabisco Saga
01 Jan 1970
03:59
03:59
#3
Did Ross Johnson's Bold Moves at RJR Nabisco Spark Innovation or Invite Chaos?
01 Jan 1970
03:07
03:07
#4
Henry Kravis and Carolyne Roehm: Wall Street Titans Conquer Manhattan's Elite
01 Jan 1970
04:20
04:20
#5
Did Johnson's LBO Plan Spark the Most Intense Corporate Takeover Battle in History?
01 Jan 1970
03:20
03:20
#6
Wall Street Showdown: Forstmann vs. Kravis in the Battle for RJR Nabisco
01 Jan 1970
03:27
03:27
#7
Will the Battle for RJR Nabisco Be Defined by Ego or Strategy?
01 Jan 1970
03:10
03:10
#8
RJR Nabisco: The $20 Billion Circus - High Stakes Drama and Corporate Intrigue
01 Jan 1970
04:06
04:06
#9
Who Emerged Victorious in the High-Stakes Battle for RJR Nabisco: Johnson or Kravis?
01 Jan 1970
02:42
02:42
#10
Wall Street Showdown: Kravis Triumphs in High-Stakes Bidding Battle
01 Jan 1970
03:11
03:11
#11
Final Recap
01 Jan 1970
03:47
03:47
About Author
Bryan Burrough is an acclaimed American author and journalist, best known for co-authoring the book "Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco" with John Helyar. The book, a detailed account of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, became a bestseller and is considered a seminal work in the field of business literature. Burrough has also written for publications like Vanity Fair and The Wall Street Journal, and he has authored several other books on topics ranging from corporate intrigue to historical events.
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