Lewis Cullman | Wiley | 2004-05-03 | ISBN: 0471657638 | 240 pages | PDF | 2.2 MB
As a pioneer in the world of finance, Lewis Cullman–the father of the leveraged buyout (LBO)–made millions of dollars over a long and distinguished career. As one of the most generous philanthropists of our time, he has also given much of this money back to society in a variety of ways. In this inspiring memoir, Cullman takes readers on an incredible journey that spans the course of eight decades and reveals how he succeeded both in business and in life.
With wit, detail, and a keen feel for narrative, Cullman takes you inside the hectic days and nights of the first-ever LBO and shows how the leveraged buyout of Orkin Exterminating Company actually came to fruition. You’ll also learn how Cullman successfully wheeled and dealed his way through numerous other LBOs–from Allied Graphic Arts to At-A-Glance®.
Along the way you’ll also be introduced to a very personal side of Cullman, including his struggles to find himself while attending Yale University, the family alma mater, his attempts to escape his father’s career expectations, and the way he coped with his first wife’s mental illness. Through each phase of his life, Cullman vividly captures his personal challenges while detailing the professional routes he took–from Navy ensign to weather-service entrepreneur and dealmaker–to succeed his way
"Lewis Cullman has woven a rich and seamless fabric from the varied strands of his business, philanthropic, and personal life. Every chapter is filled with wonderful insights and amusing anecdotes that illuminate a life that has been very well lived. This book has been written with an honesty and candor that should serve as a model for others."
–David Rockefeller
"Lewis Cullman’s memoir made me feel good. A vibrant, thoughtful, and gracious man has written a wonderful tale about living a full life and giving back a lot to society."
–Arthur Levitt
Former Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission
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