Case study - Hostess Brands: Liquidation
Answer the following questions regarding case.
Problem 1) Was the leadership of Hostess Brands to blame for the demise of the company? why or why not?
Problem 2) What roe did the unions play in the ultimate liquidation of Hostess Brands?
Problem 3) Private equity firms and hedge funds are being singled out in this case. Was their conduct unethical ? Why or why not?
Problem 4) What could have been done differently by the ownership and management of Hostess Brands?
Problem 5) Was there a long term future for Hostess Brands ? why or why not?
Problem 6) What do you think will happen now?