出售风云:我们如何把公司卖给惠普
John O'Farrell
2012-06-14
这是探讨战略性业务开发之重要性的系列文章的结局篇)。在这篇文章里,自动化软件供应商Opsware前副总裁全程回顾了公司在金融危机全面爆发之前成功将公司整体出售给惠普的历程,过程跌宕起伏如好莱坞大片。
结语 虽然我们创办Opsware的初衷从来都不是为了出售公司,收购却最终成为对股东和雇员最有利的结果。我们的公司显然是一个很有价值的收购目标,但最终的惊人溢价也来自于公司对战略业务开发的持续投资和严格执行的交易过程。当然,你首先得知道,出路在什么地方 。 |
In summary Although we never built Opsware with the intent of selling it, acquisition ultimately turned out to be the best outcome for our shareholders and our employees. While the company was clearly an attractive target, the significant premium we achieved in the sale was also the result of the company's ongoing investment in strategic business development and a tightly executed deal process. And in knowing where the exits were. |