Goldman Sachs has long had a reputation for refusing to represent clients in hostile takeovers. Particularly during the 1980s, when raiders roamed about looking for easy corporate targets, this policy allowed Goldman to develop strong bonds with clients who thought they need never worry about its using confidential information against them.
But this is a new era, in which hostile takeovers are more strategic than financial. Today’s deals are undertaken by corporations, not individual players, and are viewed as more brutal, with the stakes higher than ever.
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