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Carrier and Tyler Refrigeration: An Acqu...

Liedtka, Jeanne M....

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Carrier and Tyler Refrigeration: An Acquisition For Growth

Liedtka, Jeanne M.; Harris, Robert S.; Gibbons, Emily Jean

F-1312 | Published October 10, 2000 | 27 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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Carrier, a division of multibusiness United Technologies Corporation (UTC), is looking for ways to grow its business. Carrier is considering expansion into commercial refrigeration and is examining a proposed purchase of Tyler Corporation--a major player in the display-case market. The case provides detail on various segments of the heating and cooling markets and thus allows analysis of the attractiveness of these segments to Carrier. The case also provides detailed forecasts for students to use in valuing the target, Tyler. The mechanics of a basic valuation are straightforward. There are, however, several opportunities for a more refined analysis.