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- December 1991
- Article
Intrinsic Bubbles: The Case of Stock Prices
By: Kenneth A. Froot and M. Obstfeld
- November 1991 (Revised September 1993)
- Case
Oak Industries Inc.
By: William A. Sahlman and Burton C. Hurlock
Describes Bill Antle's proposed restructuring plans for Oak Industries, a company composed of nine divisions which seem to be experiencing operating difficulties. During the last ten years the company has been involved in a number of acquisitions and divestitures, as... View Details
- November 1991 (Revised December 1993)
- Case
Southland Corp. (C)
Examines pre-packaged bankruptcy of Southland. View Details
Keywords: Insolvency and Bankruptcy
- October 1991 (Revised January 2002)
- Case
Butler Lumber Company
By: Thomas R. Piper
The Butler Lumber Co. is faced with a need for increased bank financing due to its rapid sales growth and low profitability. Students must determine the reasons for the rising bank borrowing, estimate the amount of borrowing needed, and assess the attractiveness of the... View Details
- October 1991 (Revised November 1993)
- Case
Dynashears, Inc.
By: Thomas R. Piper
A senior loan officer is reviewing the recent performance of a company that has failed to repay its loan as scheduled. The failure results from a cyclical downturn in sales, coupled with a lag in cutting back production. Inventory risk is minimal. Teaching objective:... View Details
- October 1991 (Revised November 1993)
- Case
Play Time Toy Co.
By: Thomas R. Piper
The president of a toy company is considering the adoption of level production in a business characterized by highly seasonal sales. The issues include balancing the cost savings and the inventory risk, estimating the seasonal financing need, and determining the... View Details
- October 1991 (Revised October 1996)
- Case
Hawkeye Bancorporation
Hawkeye, a small bank holding company in Iowa, faces difficulties in the mid 1980s as the local Iowa farm economy is in recession. This case provides an opportunity for students to become familiar with bank financial statements, and introduces some issues in market... View Details
- 1991
- Chapter
Japanese Foreign Direct Investment
By: K. A. Froot
- 27 Sep 1991 - 28 Sep 1991
- Lecture
Takeover Bids and the Relative Prices of Shares that Differ in their Voting Rights
By: W. Carl Kester
Keywords: Stock Shares
- September 1991 (Revised January 1992)
- Case
Citibank (A): European Strategy
- August 1991 (Revised June 1992)
- Case
Nikko Securities Co. Ltd.
By: Andre F. Perold
Keywords: Financial Services Industry
- July 1991 (Revised August 1991)
- Case
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. (A)
This large tobacco and diversified food processor is seeking to refinance debt funds raised to accomplish a large acquisition. It has filed a large "shelf" registration that authorizes it to issue during the subsequent two years. At the time of the case, the market... View Details
- July 1991 (Revised August 1991)
- Case
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. (B)
Looks at the company's plans for a new debt offering under the Rule 415 shelf underwriting provision--in this instance from the vantage point of the lead investment banker for the deal. The decision-maker must assess the risks of the issuer, the tone of the market, the... View Details
- July 1991 (Revised August 1991)
- Supplement
Philip Morris Companies, Inc. (C)
Supplements the (B) case. View Details