In late 1984, Pabst Brewing Co, was the object of absorption contest for the second time in three years. Almost two years after the reorganization in early 1983 Pabst continues to suffer from low profitability and high debt servicing costs. This case describes the absorption of contests and asks students to analyze the situation of S & P Co, one of the bidders. S & P had several options, including the purchase of all or buying Pabst participation in the transaction with a third party. The solution requires students to estimate the cost of Pabst different bidders, and to review and strategy of the commodity market and bidding strategy. "Hide
by Jonathan Tiemann Source: Harvard Business School 17 pages. Publication Date: December 27, 1988. Prod. #: 289031-PDF-ENG
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