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- 11 Sep 2020
- Video
James Mwangi
James Mwangi, CEO of Kenya’s Equity Bank, which has one of the largest customer bases of any bank in Africa, explains the challenges faced by his bank as it expanded into neighboring countries, especially lack of infrastructure, security and politics View Details
- January 2021 (Revised August 2021)
- Case
ByteDance: TikTok and the Trials of Going Viral
By: William C. Kirby and John P. McHugh
In 2020, TikTok became the most valuable start-up ever. The short-form, video-sharing social media platform emerged as the crown jewel of the Chinese technology firm ByteDance, realizing 850 million monthly users and an estimated worth of $180 billion. However, a... View Details
Keywords: China; Technology; Startup; Start-up; International Strategy; Global Strategy And Leadership; Innovation; Political Risk; Regulations; Trump; Foreign Policy; Foreign Investment; Chinese Internet Market; Global Strategy; Crisis Management; Risk and Uncertainty; Entrepreneurship; Globalized Economies and Regions; Government Legislation; Innovation and Management; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Internet and the Web; Social Media; Technology Industry; China; United States
Kirby, William C., and John P. McHugh. "ByteDance: TikTok and the Trials of Going Viral." Harvard Business School Case 321-110, January 2021. (Revised August 2021.)
- February 2001 (Revised April 2001)
- Case
Warnaco Group, Inc. (A)
By: David F. Hawkins
Warnaco's history of nonrecurring charges is traced from 1990 through 2000 along with the stock market and security analysts' response to these charges. Teaching Purpose: To expose students to the accounting for a variety of new recurring accounting items. View Details
Keywords: Financial Statements; Financial Reporting; Restructuring; Apparel and Accessories Industry; Retail Industry
Hawkins, David F. "Warnaco Group, Inc. (A)." Harvard Business School Case 101-068, February 2001. (Revised April 2001.)
- January 2013 (Revised October 2014)
- Teaching Note
Tombstones
By: Timothy A. Luehrman
This case consists primarily of excerpts from term sheets and prospectuses for six securities offerings made by US companies during 2009-2010, just after the financial crisis and recession of 2008-09. There are three issues of senior unsecured notes, one floating rate... View Details
- August 2014 (Revised March 2015)
- Case
Molycorp: Morgan Brothers' Reverse Convertible Notes (C)
By: Benjamin C. Esty and E. Scott Mayfield
In August 2011, Morgan Brothers Bank was issuing a $2.5 million reverse convertible note with payoffs linked to the price of Molycorp's common stock. These financially engineered securities were just one of many kinds of structured notes available in the retail market.... View Details
Keywords: Structured Products; Reverse Convertible Notes; Replication; Option Pricing; Bond Pricing; Financial Engineering; Valuation; Metals and Minerals; Debt Securities; Finance; Investment; Mining Industry; Financial Services Industry; Canada; California
Esty, Benjamin C., and E. Scott Mayfield. "Molycorp: Morgan Brothers' Reverse Convertible Notes (C)." Harvard Business School Case 215-002, August 2014. (Revised March 2015.)
- April 1993 (Revised December 1994)
- Case
American Express TRS Charge-Card Receivables
By: Andre F. Perold and Kuljot Singh
American Express (TRS) Co. is considering a proposal to securitize a portion of their consumer charge-card receivables portfolio. In the past, they have relied exclusively on a captive finance subsidiary, Credco, to perform this function. The proposed securitization... View Details
Keywords: Credit Cards; Restructuring; Borrowing and Debt; Financial Management; Financial Strategy; Debt Securities; Travel Industry
Perold, Andre F., and Kuljot Singh. "American Express TRS Charge-Card Receivables." Harvard Business School Case 293-120, April 1993. (Revised December 1994.)
- 27 Apr 2016
- News
How the FBI Reinvented Itself after 9/11
- August 2023
- Supplement
Apple: Privacy vs. Safety (C)
By: Henry McGee, Nien-hê Hsieh and Kerry Herman
In September 2021, Apple decided to delay updates to iOS and iPadOS that included features to fight child sexual abuse. While many—including prominent privacy and security experts—praised Apple, others were opposed. They saw Apple introducing features that risked... View Details
Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Values and Beliefs; Public Opinion; Applications and Software; Leadership
McGee, Henry, Nien-hê Hsieh, and Kerry Herman. "Apple: Privacy vs. Safety (C)." Harvard Business School Supplement 324-033, August 2023.
- November 2004 (Revised February 2006)
- Background Note
Note on Insider Trading Liability
By: Lynn S. Paine and Christopher Bruner
Provides a general description and overview of U.S. law on insider trading, including the basic theories of liability, the responsibilities of securities firm managers to prevent and detect insider trading, and the potential penalties for insider trading. A rewritten... View Details
Paine, Lynn S., and Christopher Bruner. "Note on Insider Trading Liability." Harvard Business School Background Note 305-029, November 2004. (Revised February 2006.)
- 03 Jun 2021
- News
Insurance to Mitigate the Risk of AI Systems Coming into View
- 04 Jan 2016
- Video
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Innovative Finance for the Common Good
Whether it's a vaccine or green bond, drought insurance, pay-as-you-go financing for solar electricity in Kenya, or discounted metro cards in New York, innovative finance is as much about incentives and sound decision making as it is about money; when it works,... View Details
- October 2022 (Revised December 2022)
- Case
SMART: AI and Machine Learning for Wildlife Conservation
By: Brian Trelstad and Bonnie Yining Cao
Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART), a set of software and analytical tools designed for the purpose of wildlife conservation, had demonstrated significant improvements in patrol coverage, with some observed reductions in poaching and contributing to wildlife... View Details
Keywords: Business and Government Relations; Emerging Markets; Technology Adoption; Strategy; Management; Ethics; Social Enterprise; AI and Machine Learning; Analytics and Data Science; Natural Environment; Technology Industry; Cambodia; United States; Africa
Trelstad, Brian, and Bonnie Yining Cao. "SMART: AI and Machine Learning for Wildlife Conservation." Harvard Business School Case 323-036, October 2022. (Revised December 2022.)
- December 1985 (Revised August 1994)
- Case
Metromedia Broadcasting Corp.
Describes the market for high-yield, or "junk," bonds and includes summaries of academic research on the risk/return characteristics of high-yield securities. Describes the role of Drexel Burnham Lambert in the primary and secondary markets for high-yield debt.... View Details
Mason, Scott P. "Metromedia Broadcasting Corp." Harvard Business School Case 286-044, December 1985. (Revised August 1994.)
- December 2008 (Revised October 2009)
- Case
Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)
By: David E. Bell and Brian Matthew Milder
In 2006, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Rockefeller Foundation joined together to form a new organization, AGRA, to tackle the historic challenge of increasing agricultural production in Africa. Launched with much fanfare and led by former U.N.... View Details
Keywords: Developing Countries and Economies; Investment Funds; Food; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; Business and Government Relations; Non-Governmental Organizations; Poverty; Agriculture and Agribusiness Industry; Africa
Bell, David E., and Brian Matthew Milder. "Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)." Harvard Business School Case 509-007, December 2008. (Revised October 2009.)
Joshua D. Coval
Joshua Coval, Professor of Business Administration in the Finance Area, joined HBS in July 2001. Prior to joining HBS, Joshua was an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of Michigan Business School where he was on the faculty since 1996.... View Details
Keywords: banking; biotechnology; defense; e-commerce industry; education industry; electronics; energy; federal government; financial services; high technology; home video games; information technology industry; internet; investment banking industry; management consulting; real estate; retail financial services; software; venture capital industry; video games
- June 2005 (Revised May 2006)
- Case
Vidient (A)
Vidient, a young company, is in the process of being spun out of a much larger, established Japanese business. Vidient is in the business of analyzing the feeds from security cameras and catches security breaches automatically, without human assistance. The parent... View Details
Keywords: Technological Innovation; Business Growth and Maturation; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Financing and Loans; Business Startups; Service Industry; Japan
Roberts, Michael J. "Vidient (A)." Harvard Business School Case 805-163, June 2005. (Revised May 2006.)
- 28 Mar 2018
- Blog Post
Event Planning for Recruiting Success - Part 1
Hosting a company recruiting event is a great way to build brand awareness and engage with HBS students. At the same time, we know that event planning requires a commitment from your team in preparing materials, securing speakers,... View Details
Keywords: All Industries
- January 2011 (Revised December 2017)
- Case
Tombstones
By: Timothy A. Luehrman and David Lane
This case consists primarily of excerpts from term sheets and prospectuses for six securities offerings made by US companies during 2009-2010, just after the financial crisis and recession of 2008-09. There are three issues of senior unsecured notes, one floating rate... View Details
Keywords: Financial Crisis; Equity; Debt Securities; Bonds; Motivation and Incentives; United States
Luehrman, Timothy A., and David Lane. "Tombstones." Harvard Business School Case 211-063, January 2011. (Revised December 2017.)
- May 1981 (Revised January 1987)
- Case
Sensormatic Electronics Corp.
By: David A. Garvin
Describes the decision faced by a rapidly growing firm in the merchandise security systems business on whether it should integrate backward into the injection molding of plastic parts. Financial analysis, comparative economics, and manufacturing strategy in an industry... View Details
Keywords: Change; Decisions; Economics; Financial Strategy; Production; Integration; Technology; Electronics Industry
Garvin, David A. "Sensormatic Electronics Corp." Harvard Business School Case 681-095, May 1981. (Revised January 1987.)