Summary:
The book chronicles the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, detailing the high-stakes bidding war that erupted in the late 1980s. It provides an in-depth look at the greed, power struggles, and corporate intrigue that defined one of the most notorious deals in Wall Street history.
Key points:
1. Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs): The book details the massive RJR Nabisco LBO, highlighting the risks and rewards of such deals.
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