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Note on Biotech Business Development
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Higgins, Robert F.Case HBS-807032-EEntrepreneurshipTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Describes the business development process in biotechnology companies. Topics covered include: participants in the licensing process and their interests, the major steps in the licensing process, the terms that are part of most agreements, and the most contentious issues that arise in the implementation of licensing agreements. Includes color exhibits.Starting at €8.20
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Cynthia Fisher and the Rearing of ViaCell, Teaching Note
Hamermesh, Richard G.; Higgins, Robert F.; Seefeld, ErinTeaching Note HBS-808115-ETeaching Note for [806002].Starting at €0.00
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Groupworks Financial Corporation
James E. HatchCase IVEY-9B09N030-EAccounting and Control, Entrepreneurship, FinanceThe chairman of the board of Groupworks, a company created to consolidate independent brokers in the benefits industry, is faced with three issues. First, he must manage a liquidity problem related to debt that is coming due. Second, he must assess the merits of acquiring another company and, if the company is acquired, he must design the offering package. Third, he must review the firm's consolidation strategy. The case also lends itself to a de...Starting at €8.20
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Higgins, Robert F.; Hamermesh, Richard G.; Fuller, Virginia A.Case HBS-807050-ELeadership and People ManagementDescribes the U.S. FDA with particular emphasis on its role in the development of new drugs, biologic products, and medical devices today. Provides context for the drug approval process by describing the FDA's history and organizational structure.Starting at €8.20
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Finchco
James E. Hatch; Mike PooleyCase IVEY-9B11N005-EFinanceThe owner of Finchco plans to sell his company, which is a distributor of industrial materials. The purpose of the case is to utilize several valuation methods and suggest the possible deal structure. The situation is made somewhat more complicated because Finchco has a real estate subsidiary that must be valued, and because the company has a great opportunity to land a major new customer whose value must be included in the analysis.Starting at €8.20
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LAB International Inc.
James E. Hatch; David JagodzinskiCase IVEY-9B09N011-EFinanceLAB International (LAB) has two divisions that have vastly different strategies. The research and development division has a continuing need for funding and a high degree of risk, while the contract research division is a cash generator and is less risky. LAB is attempting to raise additional capital but believes that the shares of the company are undervalued in the market. It is contemplating a spinoff of one of the divisions to raise the funds ...Starting at €8.20
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Proposed Merger of Perdigão and Sadia
James E. Hatch; Deborah TerayamaCase IVEY-9B12N005-EFinance, StrategyIn April 2009, Perdigão was contemplating the acquisition of Sadia and a merger of the two companies. The intended share-swap transaction between two of Brazil’s biggest food companies would allow Perdigão to dramatically grow its domestic and international market share, and become one of the world’s largest players in the food production industry, while driving up profit margins by benefiting from synergies. However, Sadia had very significant s...Starting at €8.20
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Saxon Financial
James E. Hatch; James MazurCase IVEY-9B09N012-EFinanceAn analyst at IGM Financial (IGM) is asked to make a presentation outlining the final details of the proposed acquisition of Saxon Financial (Saxon). The analysis was to include the strategic rationale for the acquisition, an estimate of the proposed offering price for Saxon and whether or not the acquisition would be accretive to earnings per share of IGM. To complete the assignment the analyst had to calculate a preliminary valuation range base...Starting at €8.20
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Prairie Ventures Limited
James E. Hatch; Zhou ZhangCase IVEY-9B09N025-EEntrepreneurship, FinanceThe investment manager at Prairie Ventures Limited, a Saskatchewan based venture capital firm, is examining the merits of financing a management buyout of Crestline Coach, a manufacturer of ambulances and distributor of buses. Students must design a term sheet and create an appropriate financing package. Students are provided with an Excel model to assist in their analysis.Starting at €8.20
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JA Intercare Inc.
James E. Hatch; Edward ChowCase IVEY-9B11N013-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, StrategyThe president and founder of the Taiwanese firm Shacom.com plans to set up an insurance scheme for low-income earners. A financial model for the operation has been created and students must assess the viability of the business, its adherence to financial regulations, and the risks that it entails.Starting at €8.20