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  • December 2015 (Revised February 2017)
  • Case

Unigrains

By: David E. Bell and Natalie Kindred
Unigrains is a French agribusiness-focused private equity firm that has provided specialized financing to France's agribusiness sector for decades and, as a result, cultivated a strong reputation and relationships in that space. Now that the broader investment... View Details
Keywords: Change Management; Private Equity; Competitive Advantage; Agribusiness; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; France
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Bell, David E., and Natalie Kindred. "Unigrains." Harvard Business School Case 516-051, December 2015. (Revised February 2017.)
  • August 2016
  • Teaching Note

The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church College

By: Arthur I. Segel and Alexander W. Schultz
The case centers on Christ Church’s Treasurer, James Lawrie, who is contemplating his options for investing a portion of the College’s endowment in real estate. Approximately 1/3 of the total $690 million endowment was allocated towards real estate, much higher than... View Details
Keywords: Portfolio Allocation; Oxford; England; Real Estate; University Endowment; Higher Education; Investment Portfolio; Property; Corporate Finance; Financial Services Industry; England
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Segel, Arthur I., and Alexander W. Schultz. "The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church College." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 217-009, August 2016.
  • November 2013
  • Teaching Plan

Hotel Ivory

By: Nicolas P. Retsinas and Lisa Strope
Cheick Sanankoua is an MBA student who believes that he has found the perfect investment property, a small, independently-owned hotel, on the Ivory Coast. However, he has had trouble raising money for the investment beyond friends and family. Through contacts in the... View Details
Keywords: Real Estate; Emerging Market; Private Equity; Property; Real Estate Industry; Africa
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Retsinas, Nicolas P., and Lisa Strope. "Hotel Ivory." Harvard Business School Teaching Plan 214-002, November 2013.
  • 10 Jul 2023
  • In Practice

The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader 2023

the Second Half of Life, as well as the forthcoming Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier, coauthored with Oprah Winfrey. Hise Gibson: Leadership and habit formation My summer reading list comprises books that cater to both my research... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
  • 09 Jan 2007
  • First Look

First Look: January 9, 2007

Venture Capital Investment Cycles: The Impact of Public Markets Authors:Paul Gompers, Anna Kovner, Josh Lerner, and David Scharfstein Publication:Journal of Financial Economics (forthcoming). (Earlier... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
  • June 1990
  • Supplement

Komatsu in 1986

By: Christopher A. Bartlett
Describes the impact of a rising Yen on Komatsu's pricing strategy. Komatsu management seems to be signalling the need for price increases. Asks what Cat's new CEO, George Schaefer, should do in response. View Details
Keywords: Currency Exchange Rate; Price; Leadership; Management; Strategy
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Bartlett, Christopher A. "Komatsu in 1986." Harvard Business School Supplement 390-179, June 1990.
  • May 2016 (Revised August 2022)
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RegionFly: Cutting Costs in the Airline Industry

By: Susanna Gallani and Eva Labro
RegionFly is a small, private airline specializing in ultra-premium services. Founded shortly after the "Golden Age of airline travel," RegionFly's financial performance had been strong for several decades. More recently, however, the results have taken a downward... View Details
Keywords: Recession; Downsizing; Profitability; Cost Management; Profit; Luxury; Competitive Strategy; Mergers and Acquisitions; Business Divisions; Logistics; Decision Making; Strategic Planning; Air Transportation Industry
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Gallani, Susanna, and Eva Labro. "RegionFly: Cutting Costs in the Airline Industry." Harvard Business School Case 116-047, May 2016. (Revised August 2022.)
  • 23 Apr 2014
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Corporate Financial Policies in Misvalued Credit Markets

Keywords: by Jarrad Harford, Marc Martos-Vila & Matthew Rhodes-Kropf; Financial Services; Banking
  • October 2004 (Revised May 2006)
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Wells REIT II

By: Arthur I Segel and Dwight Angelini
Dr. Richard Planter, a dentist, asks his financial adviser, Michael Saris, to review an offering memorandum for a new, private real estate investment trust. After reviewing the documents, Saris needs to develop an analytical framework and provide concrete advice... View Details
Keywords: Finance; Investment; Framework; Private Ownership; Mathematical Methods; Real Estate Industry
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Segel, Arthur I., and Dwight Angelini. "Wells REIT II." Harvard Business School Case 205-019, October 2004. (Revised May 2006.)
  • February 2025
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Doing Business in Kigali, Rwanda

By: Andy Zelleke, Martin A. Sinozich, Julianne Bliss and Choetsow Tenzin
Rwanda’s transformation from a post-genocide recovery effort to one of Africa’s fastest-growing economies presents a compelling case for investors and business leaders. With an ambitious Vision 2050 strategy, Kigali has emerged as a regional hub for trade, innovation,... View Details
Keywords: Business History; International Relations; Government and Politics; Foreign Direct Investment; Culture; Transformation; Developing Countries and Economies; Economic Growth; Emerging Markets; Rwanda
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Zelleke, Andy, Martin A. Sinozich, Julianne Bliss, and Choetsow Tenzin. "Doing Business in Kigali, Rwanda." Harvard Business School Case 325-087, February 2025.
  • January 2025
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Index and Active Investing: Vanguard and the New Frontier of Active ETFs

By: Marco Sammon, Luis M. Viceira and Jonathan Kanagasabai
This case explores Vanguard’s strategic decision-making process as it considers entering the growing market for actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Set in 2024, the case places students in the position of Rodney Comegys, Vanguard’s global head of the Equity... View Details
Keywords: Asset Management; Financial Strategy; Investment Funds; Investment Portfolio; Financial Services Industry
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Sammon, Marco, Luis M. Viceira, and Jonathan Kanagasabai. "Index and Active Investing: Vanguard and the New Frontier of Active ETFs." Harvard Business School Case 225-056, January 2025.
  • September 2006 (Revised July 2009)
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BzzAgent, Inc. - 2005

By: William A. Sahlman and Caroline Perkins
Describes a set of financing issues confronting a rapidly growing company that uses "Word-of-Mouth" marketing techniques in promoting research, new products, or services. The company proposes to set the terms for a new round of venture capital it needs and to have... View Details
Keywords: Venture Capital; Investment; Marketing Communications; Marketing Strategy; Value
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Sahlman, William A., and Caroline Perkins. "BzzAgent, Inc. - 2005." Harvard Business School Case 807-057, September 2006. (Revised July 2009.)
  • 01 Oct 2024
  • Research & Ideas

How Politics Drives Business Decisions in a Polarized Nation

executive suites, start-up firms, and even entire professions and industries. Within finance, in particular, decisionmakers’ political views influence investment returns, credit ratings, asset allocations, loan terms, and bond yields,... View Details
Keywords: by Jay Fitzgerald
  • 25 Feb 2016
  • Blog Post

Alumni: Where Are They Now? Featuring: Maria (Brewer) Palma...

young business leaders in the private sector for high-impact nonprofit board service. How has having an MBA impacted your career? First of all, during school, it allowed me the time to reflect and... View Details
Keywords: Entrepreneurship
  • 14 Jul 2023
  • Video

BiGS Idea: Rethinking Health Equity

  • October 2018 (Revised October 2018)
  • Teaching Note

La-Z-Boy (A)

By: Joseph B. Fuller and Julia Kelley
Kurt Darrow, CEO of La-Z-Boy furniture, must decide whether to continue an overhaul of the company's strategy in the face of a collapse in demand during the great recession. Having pared back La-Z-Boy's portfolio of brands and manufacturing network, he intends to... View Details
Keywords: Retail; Manufacturing; Organizational Transformations; Reorganization; Furniture Industry; Corporate Strategy; Home Fashion; Turnaround; Portfolio Rationalization; Globalization Of Supply Chain; Brand Repositioning; Business Growth and Maturation; Brands and Branding; Competitive Strategy; Vertical Integration; Transformation; Retail Industry; Manufacturing Industry; Consumer Products Industry; United States
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Fuller, Joseph B., and Julia Kelley. "La-Z-Boy (A)." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 319-048, October 2018. (Revised October 2018.)
  • 14 Sep 2015
  • News

‘It’s a balancing act’

  • 24 Jul 2015
  • News

This is Hillary Clinton’s Elizabeth Warren moment

  • June 2023
  • Teaching Note

NIO: A Chinese EV Company’s Global Strategy

By: William C. Kirby and Noah B. Truwit
Teaching Note for HBS Case No. 322-106. Through this case, students will discuss the impacts of government policy on promoting a new industry, how a company with Chinese roots becomes a truly global company, and the paths forward for Chinese businesses in the face of... View Details
Keywords: Global Strategy; Policy; China
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Kirby, William C., and Noah B. Truwit. "NIO: A Chinese EV Company’s Global Strategy." Harvard Business School Teaching Note 323-125, June 2023.
  • 07 Jun 2014
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