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Orascom Telecom Holding (B): Building a European Telco Unit
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningCase DARDEN-S-0235-EStrategyJust as promised, Wind was only an initial platform acquisition for the European expansion; however, this further expansion took some time. Naguib Sawiris was eyeing opportunities to invest in both fixed and mobile operators in a number of continental European countries,Starting at €5.74
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All Things IPO
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0282-EKnowledge and CommunicationThe decision to go public is a very complex process for a growing business. From completing the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings to answering complicated questions from potential investors, it is a major decision and an inflection point in the journey of a private company. Yet, the benefits often outweigh these downsides and cofounders are usually excited by the prospect of an initial public offering (IPO). ...Starting at €8.20
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Walking the IPO Catwalk: Rent the Runway’s Public Offering -Teaching note
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTeaching Note DARDEN-BC-0283TN-EKnowledge and CommunicationTeaching note for product BC-0283Starting at €0.00
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Walking the IPO Catwalk: Rent the Runway’s Public Offering
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaCase DARDEN-BC-0283-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case examines Rent the Runway (RTR), a company that provided its customers the luxury of getting to wear the hottest designer fashions without having to pay the often exorbitant price to own the clothing. RTR built the world's largest shared designer closet, containing over 18,000 styles by more than 750 designer brands. Customers could rent individual pieces, buy products through resale offerings, or pay for a subscription guaranteeing new ...Starting at €8.20
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All Things IPO Communication
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0282The decision to go public is a very complex process for a growing business. From completing the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings to answering complicated questions from potential investors, it is a major decision andStarting at €8.20
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Roma Victor: Europe's First Serial Acquirer
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningCase DARDEN-BP-0551-ECorporate GovernanceBesides adopting the tactics and types of arms and armor effectively used by its adversities, the Romans also incorporated superior intangibles such as tactical knowledge of their enemies. This case is used in Darden's "Post-Merger Acquisition" course elective to draw parallels to M & A strategies used by corporations today.Starting at €8.20
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Strategic M&A Analysis
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningTechnical Note DARDEN-S-0224-EStrategyThis note deals with the issues of strategy, the first common source of acquisition failure. An appropriate master plan that links strategy and integration is a critical requirement for this interplay and ensures that the target will improve the acquirer’s overall competitive abilities.Starting at €8.20
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Orascom Telecom Holding (A): Wind and Weather
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningCase DARDEN-S-0234-EStrategyNaguib Sawiris, CEO of Egyptian Orascom Telecom Holding (OTH), continuously scoured the globe for opportunities to expand his telecommunications empire. In 2005, Naguib looked across the Mediterranean Sea and announced his intention to acquire Italian telecom operator Wind Telecomunicazioni S.p.A. (Wind), one of Italy’s leading telecommunication providers in the largest leveraged buyout in European business history.Starting at €8.20
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Orascom Telecom Holding (C): The Ups and Downs of Going Global
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hoeber, HenningCase DARDEN-S-0236-EStrategyNaguib Sawiris was still eyeing several of the top mobile telephony markets in the world, but he was not the only one. Competition for attractive telecom assets was increasing, and Orascom Telecom Holding (OTH) needed to deal with several setbacks in its globalization efforts.Starting at €5.74