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  • May 2004 (Revised April 2005)
  • Case

Prudential Securities

By: Boris Groysberg, Paul M. Healy and Amanda Cowen
Prudential Insurance Co. attempted to diversify into financial services by building an investment banking franchise. Prudential's initial foray into the industry was its acquisition of The Bache Group in 1982. In 2000, the company decided to exit investment banking.... View Details
Keywords: Investment Banking; Corporate Strategy; Competitive Strategy; Market Entry and Exit; Diversification; Mergers and Acquisitions; Financial Services Industry; Insurance Industry
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Groysberg, Boris, Paul M. Healy, and Amanda Cowen. "Prudential Securities." Harvard Business School Case 104-008, May 2004. (Revised April 2005.)
  • 30 Jan 2019
  • What Do You Think?

Who Will Measure up to These Two Remarkable Leaders?

diversification and lower costs. So-called index funds became so popular that just before his death Bogle warned that their ubiquity could have a problematic effect on stock markets. Nevertheless, they were a primary factor leading to... View Details
Keywords: by James Heskett; Air Transportation; Financial Services
  • 17 Nov 2015
  • First Look

November 17, 2015

weighs four options: continue expanding internationally to the U.S. and other distant markets, buy an ownership stake in Istanbul's other remaining airport, diversify into related businesses, or seek out large infrastructure projects unrelated to airports. Will... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • January 2021
  • Case

The FIRE Savings Calculator

By: Michael Parzen and Paul Hamilton
This case follows Carol Muñoz, a member of the Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) lifestyle movement. At the age of 45, Carol is considering retiring and living off the $1 million she has accumulated. Using Monte Carlo simulation, Carol forecasts the... View Details
Keywords: Analysis; Forecasting and Prediction; Financial Strategy; Investment Portfolio; Investment Return; Personal Finance; Saving; Risk and Uncertainty; Diversification; Theory; Personal Development and Career; Financial Services Industry
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Parzen, Michael, and Paul Hamilton. "The FIRE Savings Calculator." Harvard Business School Case 621-087, January 2021.
  • October 2022 (Revised September 2024)
  • Case

To SFO or Not To SFO: The Tolman Family Selects a Family Office Strategy

By: Lauren Cohen, Hao Gao, Victoria Alvarez-Arango, Grace Headinger, Mili Sanwalka and Anna Yuan
Peter Tolman, a first-generation investment professional, debated which family office strategy to adopt for managing his family’s assets. As the sole steward of his family’s wealth, he sought to conserve and grow his family’s wealth for him, his wife, and his two very... View Details
Keywords: Family Office; Investment Strategy; Family Business; Financial Strategy; Investment; Strategy; Diversification; Management; Asset Management; Wealth; Financial Services Industry; United States; Canada
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Cohen, Lauren, Hao Gao, Victoria Alvarez-Arango, Grace Headinger, Mili Sanwalka, and Anna Yuan. "To SFO or Not To SFO: The Tolman Family Selects a Family Office Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 223-021, October 2022. (Revised September 2024.)
  • June 2005 (Revised January 2006)
  • Case

Microsoft in 2005

By: David B. Yoffie, Darmesh M Mehta and Rudina I Seseri
Focuses on Microsoft's strategy for sustaining competitive advantage in the global software industry. Also, explores Microsoft's history and its current position, as it tries to diversify its product and service revenue streams. View Details
Keywords: Diversification; Business History; Marketing Strategy; Competitive Advantage; Applications and Software; Globalized Markets and Industries; Information Technology Industry
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Yoffie, David B., Darmesh M Mehta, and Rudina I Seseri. "Microsoft in 2005." Harvard Business School Case 705-505, June 2005. (Revised January 2006.)
  • February 2005 (Revised June 2006)
  • Case

JCDecaux

By: John R. Wells and Vincent Dessain
Describes how JCDecaux, the second largest global outdoor advertising company, became the world leader in street furniture advertising in a fast consolidating business environment. Also explains why, in the late 1990s, JCDecaux diversified its activities into... View Details
Keywords: Advertising; Global Strategy; Leadership Style; Family Ownership; Strategic Planning; Competitive Strategy; Diversification; Advertising Industry
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Wells, John R., and Vincent Dessain. "JCDecaux." Harvard Business School Case 705-458, February 2005. (Revised June 2006.)
  • December 1998 (Revised May 2003)
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Vivendi (A): Revitalizing a French Conglomerate

By: Cynthia A. Montgomery and John M. Turner
Examines corporate strategy for a diversified firm in the French business context. Issues include corporate governance, vision, and the management of unrelated diversification. After the company's first loss ever, the Vivendi board elected a new chairman who completed... View Details
Keywords: Business Conglomerates; Technological Innovation; Business or Company Management; Goals and Objectives; Growth and Development Strategy; Competitive Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Diversification; Media and Broadcasting Industry; Telecommunications Industry; France
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Montgomery, Cynthia A., and John M. Turner. "Vivendi (A): Revitalizing a French Conglomerate." Harvard Business School Case 799-019, December 1998. (Revised May 2003.)
  • 18 Nov 2010
  • Research & Ideas

GM’s IPO: Back to the Future

requires careful structuring of the transaction, cautious pricing of the shares, and wide diversification of the pockets of demand by the underwriters. These elements explain the concurrent convertible preferred stock offering, the... View Details
Keywords: by Staff; Auto
  • 13 Sep 2011
  • First Look

First Look: September 13

questions at the upcoming shareholder meeting about Ping An's financial strategy for diversification within China and globally. Ping An had been founded by Ma in 1988 and had since grown into China's second largest life insurer. While... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
  • February 1994 (Revised August 1998)
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Newell Co.: Acquisition Strategy

By: David J. Collis
Newell is a $1.5 billion manufacturer and distributor of low-tech home and hardware products, geared to serve volume purchasers. In 1992, Newell is considering two approaches to expand its current product line with the acquisitions of Sanford Corp., a $140 million... View Details
Keywords: Acquisition; Marketing Channels; Corporate Strategy; Diversification; Expansion; Manufacturing Industry
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Collis, David J. "Newell Co.: Acquisition Strategy." Harvard Business School Case 794-066, February 1994. (Revised August 1998.)

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    Keywords: Cargo Handling
    • 19 Apr 2011
    • First Look

    First Look: April 19

    and breadth is reconciled by the concept of related diversification (i.e., a firm with multiple operating units, each specializing in distinct but related activities). We consider whether there are similar benefits to related View Details
    Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
    • October 1976 (Revised February 1987)
    • Case

    Cramer Electronics, Inc.

    By: Michael E. Porter
    Designed to be the second day of a two-day series on the electronic component distribution industry, following a day spent discussing Note on the Electronic Component Distribution Industry and Raytheon Co.: Diversification. The important teaching themes which this case... View Details
    Keywords: Change Management; Innovation Strategy; Management Style; Resource Allocation; Opportunities; Corporate Strategy; Diversification; Distribution Industry; Electronics Industry
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    Porter, Michael E. "Cramer Electronics, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 377-063, October 1976. (Revised February 1987.)
    • February 2011 (Revised July 2013)
    • Case

    A123 Systems: Power. Safety. Life.

    By: Richard H.K. Vietor
    A123 Systems, the largest manufacturer of lithium ion batteries in North America, is producing and selling batteries for electric vehicles in China and electric buses in Europe and America. It just opened two plants in Michigan, partially funded by a grant from... View Details
    Keywords: Business or Company Management; Diversification; Machinery and Machining; Renewable Energy; Transportation; Management Skills; Corporate Finance; Auto Industry; Battery Industry
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    Vietor, Richard H.K. "A123 Systems: Power. Safety. Life." Harvard Business School Case 711-066, February 2011. (Revised July 2013.)
    • January 2011
    • Supplement

    Vodafone in Japan (C)

    By: Juan Alcacer, Mary Furey and Mayuka Yamazaki
    An update to Vodafone cases A and B, describing Softbank's acquisition of Vodafone and its performance in Japan. View Details
    Keywords: Acquisition; Cross-Cultural and Cross-Border Issues; Knowledge Acquisition; Performance; Motivation and Incentives; Adaptation; Diversification; Expansion; Telecommunications Industry; Japan
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    Alcacer, Juan, Mary Furey, and Mayuka Yamazaki. "Vodafone in Japan (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 711-470, January 2011.
    • March 2006 (Revised April 2009)
    • Case

    Tecsis: A Global Cleantech Venture Based in Brazil

    Bento Koike, founder and CEO of Tecsis Ltda., is facing a number of important decisions. With ups and downs typical of self-funded start-ups, Tecsis has grown to about 1,500 people and over $50 million in revenues with one major customer. Tecsis, located in Brazil, is... View Details
    Keywords: Globalized Firms and Management; Cost vs Benefits; Diversification; Emerging Markets; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Volatility; Green Technology Industry; Brazil; United States
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    Isenberg, Daniel J., and Ventura Pobre. "Tecsis: A Global Cleantech Venture Based in Brazil." Harvard Business School Case 806-135, March 2006. (Revised April 2009.)
    • January 2006 (Revised March 2007)
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    Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (A): True to Brand?

    By: Jeffrey Fear and Carin-Isabel Knoop
    Examines one of the most important entrepreneurial decisions made in the history of Porsche, made in early 1998: to build a sport utility vehicle (SUV)--the Cayenne. After decades of relying on one or two sports car models and nearly going bankrupt and losing its... View Details
    Keywords: Diversification; Supply Chain Management; Luxury; Insolvency and Bankruptcy; Globalization; Brands and Branding; Manufacturing Industry; Auto Industry
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    Fear, Jeffrey, and Carin-Isabel Knoop. "Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG (A): True to Brand?" Harvard Business School Case 706-018, January 2006. (Revised March 2007.)
    • December 1980 (Revised December 1984)
    • Case

    Hudepohl Brewing Co.

    By: Malcolm S. Salter
    Presents the problem of how an established regional brewer can survive the onslaught of national breweries, some of which are being cross-subsidized by diversified parent companies. Requires detailed analysis of what operations are profitable and unprofitable for... View Details
    Keywords: Business Subsidiaries; Profit; Management Analysis, Tools, and Techniques; Industry Growth; Private Ownership; Problems and Challenges; Competition; Diversification
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    Salter, Malcolm S. "Hudepohl Brewing Co." Harvard Business School Case 381-092, December 1980. (Revised December 1984.)
    • June 2022
    • Case

    Worten Portugal: Becoming a Digital Marketplace

    By: Antonio Moreno, Pedro Amorim and Tonia Labruyere
    With Amazon's entry into Portugal, Miguel Mota Freitas, CEO of Portuguese electronics chain Worten, is reflecting on their strategy of building a competitive marketplace. View Details
    Keywords: Digital Transformation; Digital Strategy; Digital Platforms; Brands and Branding; E-commerce; Logistics; Service Delivery; Supply Chain; Competitive Strategy; Diversification; Consumer Products Industry; Electronics Industry; Retail Industry; Portugal; Spain
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    Moreno, Antonio, Pedro Amorim, and Tonia Labruyere. "Worten Portugal: Becoming a Digital Marketplace." Harvard Business School Case 622-062, June 2022.
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