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  • February 1999 (Revised June 1999)
  • Case

Investitori Associati: Exiting the Savio LBO (A)

By: Josh Lerner, Dino Cattaneo and Giampiero Mazza
Investitori Associati seeks to exit a leveraged buyout investment. Choosing the appropriate way in which to undertake their exit-an initial public offering or sale of the firm-proves problematic. View Details
Keywords: Private Equity; Initial Public Offering; Business Exit or Shutdown; Leveraged Buyouts
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Lerner, Josh, Dino Cattaneo, and Giampiero Mazza. "Investitori Associati: Exiting the Savio LBO (A)." Harvard Business School Case 299-048, February 1999. (Revised June 1999.)
  • 08 May 2020
  • In Practice

Nonprofits Hurt by COVID-19 Must Hoard Cash to Hold On

Social Enterprise Initiative at Harvard Business School shared advice for nonprofits facing dire financial challenges. How can donors support social impact organizations through a recession? Michael Chu: Support proven organizations with... View Details
Keywords: by Danielle Kost
  • July 2008
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Hilton Hotels: Brand Differentiation through Customer Relationship Management

By: Lynda M. Applegate, Gabriele Piccoli and Chekitan Dev
This case analyzes the Hilton Hotels Corporation's CRM strategy at a key juncture in its history, immediately after the firm has been taken private by Blackstone. The case provides students with a comprehensive history of the evolution and IT enablers of Hilton's CRM... View Details
Keywords: Customer Relationship Management; Marketing Strategy; Privatization; Performance Evaluation; Information Technology; Accommodations Industry
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Applegate, Lynda M., Gabriele Piccoli, and Chekitan Dev. "Hilton Hotels: Brand Differentiation through Customer Relationship Management." Harvard Business School Case 809-029, July 2008.
  • November 1992 (Revised August 2001)
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Eskimo Pie Corporation

By: Richard S. Ruback
In early 1991, Reynolds Metals, the makers of aluminum products, decided to sell its holding of Eskimo Pie, a marketer of branded frozen novelties. Reynolds had an offer from Nestle to acquire Eskimo Pie. However, Reynolds decided instead to make an initial public... View Details
Keywords: Initial Public Offering; Decisions; Mergers and Acquisitions; Performance Productivity; Leadership; Corporate Entrepreneurship; Expansion; Ownership; Food and Beverage Industry; Manufacturing Industry
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Ruback, Richard S. "Eskimo Pie Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 293-084, November 1992. (Revised August 2001.)
  • 06 Feb 2019
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Does Public Ownership and Accountability Increase Diversity? Evidence from IPOs

Keywords: by Rembrand Koning and John-Paul Ferguson
  • April 1985 (Revised September 1986)
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CML Group, Inc.: Going Public (B)

By: William A. Sahlman
Contains a description of some issues confronting management of CML Group as the company progresses toward making an initial public offering. Among the issues and topics addressed in the case are: considerations in choosing an underwriting team, the initial public... View Details
Keywords: Business or Company Management; Initial Public Offering; Financial Markets; Financial Strategy; Planning; Cost vs Benefits; Strategy; Entrepreneurship; Consumer Products Industry; Retail Industry
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Sahlman, William A. "CML Group, Inc.: Going Public (B)." Harvard Business School Case 285-092, April 1985. (Revised September 1986.)

    Harvard Business School Online: Leading with Finance

    Leading with Finance is a flexible, 6-week, highly-interactive online course which is designed to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the principles of finance – a toolkit for making smart financial decisions and the confidence to clearly... View Details

    • November 2016 (Revised February 2017)
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    Square, Inc. IPO

    By: Ramana Nanda, Robert White and Lauren G. Pickle
    In November 2015, Square, Inc. launched its initial public offering (IPO). The IPO had an offering price of $9 per share, lower than the $11 to $13 estimate that had been outlined in the preliminary prospectus and 42% below the $15.50 share price in its most recent... View Details
    Keywords: Business Finance; Initial Public Offering; Equity; Capital Markets; Public Equity; Stocks; Venture Capital; Financial Services Industry; United States
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    Nanda, Ramana, Robert White, and Lauren G. Pickle. "Square, Inc. IPO." Harvard Business School Case 817-054, November 2016. (Revised February 2017.)
    • January 2009
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    Marks and Spencer: Plan A

    By: David E. Bell, Nitin Sanghavi and Laura Winig
    Marks & Spencer initiated a comprehensive approach to sustainability (reduction of waste, carbon emissions, fair trade) called Plan A. Does it offer a competitive advantage? View Details
    Keywords: Marketing; Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact; Strategic Planning; Environmental Sustainability; Competitive Advantage; Retail Industry
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    Bell, David E., Nitin Sanghavi, and Laura Winig. "Marks and Spencer: Plan A." Harvard Business School Case 509-029, January 2009.
    • December 2001
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    IntellectExchange, Inc.

    By: James I. Cash Jr. and Janis L Gogan
    A start-up intellect exchange initially offered a public expertise exchange, connecting experts with clients. Now management wonders whether a new, more focused strategy will succeed. View Details
    Keywords: Business Startups; Experience and Expertise; Networks; Business Strategy
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    Cash, James I., Jr., and Janis L Gogan. "IntellectExchange, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 802-113, December 2001.
    • October 2021 (Revised February 2023)
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    Ant Group (A)

    By: Krishna G. Palepu, Feng Zhu, Susie L. Ma and Kerry Herman
    In 2004, Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba created Alipay, an app to facilitate payments on its e-commerce sites. As Alibaba grew, so did Alipay, until Alipay spawned its own ecosystem of financial technology products and services under the name of Ant Group. By 2020,... View Details
    Keywords: Payment Systems; Information Technology; Value Creation; Network Effects; Strategy; Disruptive Innovation; Initial Public Offering; Technology Industry; Financial Services Industry; China
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    Palepu, Krishna G., Feng Zhu, Susie L. Ma, and Kerry Herman. "Ant Group (A)." Harvard Business School Case 122-003, October 2021. (Revised February 2023.)
    • October 1998 (Revised August 1999)
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    Amazon.com--Going Public

    By: William A. Sahlman and Laurence E. Katz
    Amazon.com, an early pioneer in electronic commerce, prepares its initial public offering in the face of turbulent market conditions. Joy Covey, Amazon.com's CFO and the case protagonist, discusses the risks and opportunities of going public and the nature of... View Details
    Keywords: Going Public; Risk and Uncertainty; Business Model; Financial Strategy; Business Strategy; Initial Public Offering; Electronics Industry; Retail Industry
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    Sahlman, William A., and Laurence E. Katz. "Amazon.com--Going Public." Harvard Business School Case 899-003, October 1998. (Revised August 1999.)
    • 10 Jan 2014
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    Applying KISS to Healthcare Information Technology

    By: Regina E. Herzlinger, Margo Seltzer and Mark Gaynor
    Current public and private healthcare information technology initiatives have failed to achieve secure integration among providers. Applying the "keep it simple, stupid" principle offers the key guidance for solving this problem. View Details
    Keywords: Technology; Health Care; Public Health; Information Technology Industry; Computer Networks; Computer Services Industries; Software; Hardware; Medical Services; Health Care and Treatment; Information Technology; Applications and Software; Information Infrastructure; Standards; Health Industry; Technology Industry; United States
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    Herzlinger, Regina E., Margo Seltzer, and Mark Gaynor. "Applying KISS to Healthcare Information Technology." Computer 46, no. 11 (November 2013): 72–74.
    • May 1992 (Revised August 1999)
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    Pinkerton (B)

    The CEO of Pinkerton, a security guard service firm, is considering options to alter the company's current restrictive and expensive capital structure. A leveraged recap and initial public offering are considered. View Details
    Keywords: Restructuring; Service Industry
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    Mason, Scott P., Elizabeth Lawrence, and Adam Berger. "Pinkerton (B)." Harvard Business School Case 292-136, May 1992. (Revised August 1999.)
    • October 2019
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    Kaspi.kz IPO

    By: Victoria Ivashina and Esel Çekin
    This case follows Kaspi.kz, a private equity (Baring Vostok) co-owned retail bank in Central Asia that evolved into a fintech, payments and e-commerce company. It provides insights into private equity financing, portfolio company management, and initial public offering... View Details
    Keywords: Finance; Private Equity; Initial Public Offering; Organizational Change and Adaptation; Central Asia
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    Ivashina, Victoria, and Esel Çekin. "Kaspi.kz IPO." Harvard Business School Case 220-007, October 2019.
    • 10 Sep 2015
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    HBX and Harvard Extension School announce college-level credit for HBX CORe

    • October 2006
    • Case

    Clearwire Corporation

    By: Richard S. Ruback
    Explores Clearwire's decision to fund its substantial capital investments through an initial public offering (IPO) or through private equity. Clearwire is developing and deploying a broadband wireless network using WiMAX technology. It had filed a registered statement... View Details
    Keywords: Private Equity; Mobile and Wireless Technology; Technological Innovation; Initial Public Offering; Investment Portfolio; Telecommunications Industry
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    Ruback, Richard S. "Clearwire Corporation." Harvard Business School Case 207-065, October 2006.
    • March 1994
    • Case

    Materials Technology Corp.

    By: Clayton M. Christensen
    Materials Technology Corp. (MTC) is an MIT-based start-up company that identified an initial product market for its advanced materials-processing technology using conventional market research techniques. While pursuing that market--advanced microelectronic... View Details
    Keywords: Marketing Strategy; Technology; Markets; Product Development; Innovation and Management; Electronics Industry; Computer Industry; United States
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    Christensen, Clayton M. "Materials Technology Corp." Harvard Business School Case 694-075, March 1994.
    • January 1999 (Revised March 2004)
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    Mobile Communications Tokyo, Inc.

    Describes a young Japanese telecommunications equipment and software company. The founder and president, Hatsuhiro Inoue, has just seen revenues double over the last two years and expects further rapid growth. The company currently has three product lines:... View Details
    Keywords: Growth Management; Initial Public Offering; Financial Markets; Telecommunications Industry; Tokyo; United States
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    Kuemmerle, Walter. "Mobile Communications Tokyo, Inc." Harvard Business School Case 899-077, January 1999. (Revised March 2004.)
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