Martin Smith, a recent graduate of HBS, started working with the company leveraged buyouts. His first task is to evaluate three different proposals and make recommendations to the partners. As he studied the proposal, he understands that everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, and that its recommendations should not only consider the specifics of each of the target company, but also the position of the company. In addition, it must take into account stage of his career and senior partners. "Hide
by G. Felda Hardymon, Josh Lerner, Ann Leamon Source: Harvard Business School 16 pages. Publication Date: January 31, 2002. Prod. #: 802160-PDF-ENG