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M&A Lawyers vs. Bankers: What’s Changed and What Still Matters with Rob Kindler

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The AOL Time Warner Merger: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter examines the controversial 1999 merger of AOL and Time Warner, highlighting the initial skepticism from legal teams regarding its strategic benefits. It also explores the economic fallout and broader lessons on market unpredictability, ego-driven valuations, and the risks of legacy business models.

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