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Orascom Telecom Holding (C): Condensed
Bourgeois, L. J. IIICase DARDEN-S-0246 -EStrategyStarting at €5.74
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Naresh Kumra and the Amazon Debacle (A)
Bourgeois, L. J. IIICase DARDEN-S-0310-EStrategyThis case series follows CEO Naresh Kumra of JMATEK, an a global leader in evaporative air coolers and portable air conditioners. Although Amazon had been a major sales channel in the previous year, 2017 sales were down significantly, threatening a major new round of funding. The (A) case allow students the opportunity to troubleshoot new business sales in a growing digital marketplace, and the (B) case shows how Kumra applied both his Hindu back...Starting at €8.20
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Naresh Kumra and the Amazon Debacle (B)
Bourgeois, L. J. IIICase DARDEN-S-0311-EStrategyThis case set follows CEO Naresh Kumra of JMATEK, an a global leader in evaporative air coolers and portable air conditioners. Although Amazon had been a major sales channel in the previous year, 2017 sales were down significantly, threatening a major new round of funding. The (A) case allow students the opportunity to troubleshoot new business sales in a growing digital marketplace, and the (B) case shows how Kumra applied both his Hindu backgro...Starting at €5.74
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The CS Robinson–Ford Merger - Teaching Note
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.Teaching Note DARDEN-BP-0481TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0481Starting at €0.00
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Evaluation Questions for Assessing Postmerger Integration Consultants
Bourgeois, L. J. IIITechnical Note DARDEN-BP-0527-ECorporate GovernanceHow does one assess which consulting firm to hire when planning for the postacquisition activities? This technical note lists the questions to ask presenters from consulting firms who are competing for the assignment.Starting at €8.20
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Note on Postmerger Integration
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Patel, LipiTechnical Note DARDEN-BP-0539-ECorporate GovernanceApproximately 65% to 85% of mergers fail. That’s a startling statistic. While there are myriad reasons why mergers are not successful, in many cases the reason is simple: a failure to develop and execute an appropriate postmerger integration (PMI) strategy. Clues to successful PMIs can be gleaned from the 15% to 35% of mergers that do succeed; this note contains some tips and best practices distilled from those successes. Because every company an...Starting at €8.20
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Aston Martin: The Crossover Conundrum
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Allayannis, Yiorgos; Cian, Luca; Hernandez, Morela; Craddock, JennyCase DARDEN-S-0298-EStrategyIn March 2009, Ulrich Bez, CEO of British carmaker Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd., found himself grappling with some tough news from Switzerland. The company had just debuted a novel car concept, its first crossover model under its rarely used historic Lagonda brand, at the Geneva Motor Show, but the negative press criticizing the four-wheel drive, four-seater car’s design and concept was troubling and unexpected.Starting at €8.20
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Roma Victor: Europe's First Serial Acquirer - Teaching Note
Bourgeois, L. J. IIITeaching Note DARDEN-BP-0551TN-ECorporate GovernanceTeaching note for product BP-0551Starting at €0.00
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News Corporation and Dow Jones & Company, Inc.
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Kapur, Divyaksh; Mussio, MichaelCase DARDEN-BP-0534-ECorporate GovernanceBillionaire Rupert Murdoch, CEO of News Corporation, has purchased the Dow Jones & Company, which includes the Wall Street Journal, from the Bancroft family after many family discussions about the sale. At issue is whether Murchoch, known for his involved and hands-on management style, will impose his will on the editorial personnel and policies of the WSJ and risk destroying the very intellectual capital he has just acquired.Starting at €8.20
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Integration of Wachovia and Golden West (B)
Bourgeois, L. J. III; Hammaker, Paul M.; Jackson, Matt; Maher, Dave; Schwarzschild, AdamCase DARDEN-BP-0535-ECorporate GovernanceThe integration team had planned and implemented the changes. The two goals to maintain momentum and keep the core value of Golden West operations in place were accomplished. From the time the deal was announced, Wachovia and Golden West had been cross-selling each other’s products. Much time was invested early on in getting all parties up to speed. But everything fell apart only months after the integration when in July of 2007 Wachovia took a h...Starting at €5.74