PIPE Deal - Publications - Faculty & Research

September 2020
Case

Blackstone: Crocs Investment

By: Victoria Ivashina, John D. Dionne and Terrence Shu

This case follows Prakash Melwani (HBS MBA '86), CIO of Blackstone's Private Equity Group, and his teams’ investment in the footwear company Crocs. Instead of a traditional secondary offering, Crocs opted for a unique deal structure by taking Blackstone's cash in a... View Details

Keywords: Private Investment In Public Equity; PIPE Deal; Investment; Brands and Branding; Strategy

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Research & Ideas

Navigating Consumer Data Privacy in an AI World

this, because it matters a great deal to everyone involved in their business—from stakeholders to everyday consumers. It’s not just about following the law; it’s about respecting people’s views and expectations. Ta-Wei Huang: In the early... View Details

Keywords: by Rachel Layne; Technology; Information Technology

19 Apr 2010
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The History of Beauty

not take a great deal of capital nor technological expertise to launch an entrepreneurial venture in many beauty products—although for such a venture to have any hope of success, high levels of imagination and creativity have always been... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne; Beauty & Cosmetics

30 May 2005
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Germany’s Pioneering Corporate Managers

did you write this book? Jeffrey Fear: This book began as a very different project. One problem in German history is that a good deal of literature understandably focuses on discrete time periods: Imperial Germany 1871-1914; World War I... View Details

Keywords: by Sean Silverthorne

26 Jul 2016
First Look

July 26, 2016

new career development and remuneration system. Bhattacharya wonders if attempting to change the culture of a 206-year-old mammoth organization is feasible or a mere pipe dream. Purchase this case:... View Details

Keywords: Sean Silverthorne

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