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- June 2024
- Supplement
Zeswitz Music (A)
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Pre-Abstract: Instructors should consider the timing of making videos available to students, as they may reveal key case details.
Abstract: In July of 2013, Randy Shayler (HBS, 2012) acquired Zeswitz Music, a musical instrument rental company based in Reading,... View Details
Abstract: In July of 2013, Randy Shayler (HBS, 2012) acquired Zeswitz Music, a musical instrument rental company based in Reading,... View Details
Keywords: Customer Focus and Relationships; Business Strategy; Acquisition; Revenue; Marketing; Music Industry; Retail Industry; Pennsylvania
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Zeswitz Music (A)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 224-747, June 2024.
- May 2024
- Supplement
DRSi (B)
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Pre-Abstract: Instructors should consider the timing of making videos available to students, as they may reveal key case details.
Abstract: In March of 2019, Jen Ransom Fuller purchased DRSi. DRSi, located in Bellevue, Washington, printed and reproduced... View Details
Abstract: In March of 2019, Jen Ransom Fuller purchased DRSi. DRSi, located in Bellevue, Washington, printed and reproduced... View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Small Business; Cost vs Benefits; Decisions; Business Education; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Leadership Style; Leading Change; Business or Company Management; Problems and Challenges; Health Pandemics; Selection and Staffing; Employee Relationship Management; Production; Logistics; Safety; Washington (state, US); United States
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. " DRSi (B)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 224-718, May 2024.
- May 2023
- Case
Legacy Partners
By: Royce Yudkoff and Richard S. Ruback
Stephen Holbrook and Austin Pulsipher (both HBS '19) had been leading Nutrishare since acquiring the company six months earlier in mid-2021. The company, based in Sacramento CA, was a compounding pharmacy serving Total Parenteral Nutrition ("TPN") patients nationwide.... View Details
Yudkoff, Royce, and Richard S. Ruback. "Legacy Partners." Harvard Business School Case 223-092, May 2023.
- September 2021
- Supplement
Helena Divišová
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Video supplement to 220-020. View Details
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Helena Divišová." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 222-703, September 2021.
- January 2019
- Supplement
Fail Safe Testing, Inc.
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Fail Safe Testing, Inc." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 219-714, January 2019.
- November 2018
- Supplement
Greg Mazur and the Purchase of Great Eastern Premium Pet Foods
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Greg Mazur and the Purchase of Great Eastern Premium Pet Foods." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 219-716, November 2018.
- April 2018 (Revised May 2018)
- Supplement
Rose Electronics Distributing Company
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
- September 2012 (Revised December 2013)
- Case
Roxbury Technology Corporation
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Roxbury Technology is a Boston-based re-manufacturer of ink and toner cartridges. In early 2012 RTC was re-evaluating its approach to the company's two most important goals: reducing customer concentration and increasing profitability. RTC's largest customer accounted... View Details
- April 2011 (Revised January 2019)
- Case
Talismark
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Talismark, which helped its customers manage their waste, was considering re-engineering its business fundamentals to dramatically increase profitability by changing its sales and information processes. Implementing the changes would be expensive and would interrupt... View Details
Keywords: Restructuring; Business Processes; Information Management; Sales; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Wastes and Waste Processing
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Talismark." Harvard Business School Case 211-097, April 2011. (Revised January 2019.)
- February 2011 (Revised February 2018)
- Case
Greg Mazur and the Purchase of Great Eastern Premium Pet Foods
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Greg Mazur decided to purchase a small business after graduating from the Harvard Business School. The case explores his decision about whether or not he should finalize his deal to purchase Great Eastern Premium Pet Foods, Inc. ("GEPP"). It gives students the... View Details
Keywords: Mergers and Acquisitions; Entrepreneurship; Financing and Loans; Negotiation Deal; Negotiation Preparation; Strategic Planning; Valuation
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Greg Mazur and the Purchase of Great Eastern Premium Pet Foods." Harvard Business School Case 211-085, February 2011. (Revised February 2018.)
- November 2007 (Revised March 2009)
- Case
Clear Channel 2006
By: Richard S. Ruback and Leslie Pierson
The Board of Directors of Clear Channel Communications, a radio broadcasting and outdoor advertising company, has to respond to a revised proposal from two private equity firms to take the company private. In November of 2006, the Board had unanimously approved an... View Details
Keywords: Decision Choices and Conditions; Private Equity; Governing and Advisory Boards; Negotiation Offer; Privatization; Business and Shareholder Relations
Ruback, Richard S., and Leslie Pierson. "Clear Channel 2006." Harvard Business School Case 208-083, November 2007. (Revised March 2009.)
- October 2000
- Case
Tree Values
By: Richard S. Ruback and Kathleen Luchs
Describes two alternative tree cutting strategies. The first is to cut all trees that are at least 12 inches in diameter at breast height. The second is to thin the forest by cutting less desirable trees immediately and harvesting the crop trees later. The case... View Details
Keywords: Strategy; Decision Making; Cash Flow; Decision Choices and Conditions; Management Practices and Processes; Value Creation; Forestry Industry
Ruback, Richard S., and Kathleen Luchs. "Tree Values." Harvard Business School Case 201-031, October 2000.
- December 1974
- Supplement
Fuqua Industries (B)
Salter, Malcolm S., and Richard G. Hamermesh. "Fuqua Industries (B)." Harvard Business School Supplement 375-190, December 1974.
- August 2003
- Teaching Note
Pharmacyclics: Financing Research and Development (TN)
By: Malcolm P. Baker and Richard S. Ruback
Teaching Note for (9-201-056). View Details
- 05 Jun 2017
- News
Women on Boards: A Course Becomes a Movement
not going to get solved in our absence. If it had already been working for women we probably wouldn’t have been moved to start this course.” Understanding the barriers women face in seeking governance roles has been a major focus of study for Women on Boards cochair... View Details
Keywords: Margaret Kelley
- 13 Dec 2011
- News
Harvard Business School Launches US Competitiveness Project
Management; Robert Z. Lawrence, Harvard Kennedy School; Josh Lerner, HBS; David A. Moss, HBS; Gary P. Pisano, HBS; Jan W. Rivkin, HBS; Michael E. Porter, HBS; William A. Sahlman, HBS; David S. Scharfstein, HBS; Willy C. Shih, HBS; View Details
- 01 Oct 2002
- News
Ann M. Fudge
months later she left Kraft with the intent of taking a position at another company after a short sabbatical. During that time, she explored numerous countries, including Morocco, Thailand, and Bali, with her husband of thirty years, View Details
- September 2024
- Supplement
Revenue Solutions, LLC (B)
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Pre-abstract: Instructors should consider the timing of making videos available to students, as they may reveal key case details.
Abstract: This (B) case supplement is designed for use by faculty only to support classroom instruction in conjunction with "Revenue... View Details
Keywords: Financial Strategy; Financial Management; Marketing; Joint Ventures; Brands and Branding; Partners and Partnerships; Small Business; Ownership; Consumer Products Industry; United States; California
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "Revenue Solutions, LLC (B)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 225-708, September 2024.
- September 2024
- Supplement
National Public Broadcasting (B)
By: Richard S. Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Pre-abstract: Instructors should consider the timing of making videos available to students, as they may reveal key case details.
Abstract: This (B) case supplement is designed for use by faculty only to support classroom instruction in conjunction with "National... View Details
Keywords: Financial Strategy; Financial Management; Media; Ownership; Strategy; Advertising; Decision Making; Entrepreneurship; Financing and Loans; Mergers and Acquisitions; Private Equity; Journalism and News Industry; Media and Broadcasting Industry; United States
Ruback, Richard S., and Royce Yudkoff. "National Public Broadcasting (B)." Harvard Business School Multimedia/Video Supplement 225-706, September 2024.