Mr. Whitworth's political instincts have helped in his corporate battles.

Until recently, high-profile corporate battles have been scarce in Switzerland, where shareholders rarely challenge management.

But never before, experts say, has a state gone so far as to side with management in a corporate battle for control.

The rejection of the offer sets the stage for a heated corporate battle.

And the long-term consequences of this particular corporate battle are still unknown.

A look at corporate battles of the past may shed light on how this conflict will play out.

Pitched corporate battles of the past may shed some light on how this one will turn out.

Time had a thing about the corporate battle over control of his empire.

The Home Depot situation is one in what may be a series of corporate battles between shareholders and management when annual meetings begin next spring.

Do the pitched corporate battles of the past shed any light on how this one might turn out?