“Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco” is a riveting account of the dramatic leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, one of the largest and most controversial corporate takeovers in American history. Written by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar, the book details the intense battle between corporate raiders, investment bankers, and insiders vying for control of the tobacco and food giant. The story unfolds with colorful and larger-than-life characters, including the ambitious CEO F. Ross Johnson and the formidable buyout firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR). The authors provide a behind-the-scenes look at the high-stakes negotiations, power plays, and extravagant excesses of the 1980s corporate world. “Barbarians at the Gate” explores themes of greed, power, and the dark side of capitalism, offering a gripping narrative that reads like a thriller. It is widely regarded as a classic in business literature, providing valuable insights into corporate finance and the dynamics of Wall Street.
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