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Amy's Buyout: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (A)
Neckebrouck, Jeroen; Meuleman, MiguelCase E-228-ECorporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, StrategyThe case describes a truth-based story about a successful corporate manager who is mulling over the idea of buying her own small business in order to fulfill her sleeping entrepreneurial ambitions. The case consists of three parts that present different phases and dilemmas in the entrepreneurial buyout process: - In Part A, Amy has identified two interesting target companies, WillTools and SW Bedding. She must decide whether to invest more time a...Starting at €8.20
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Amy's Buyout: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (C)
Neckebrouck, Jeroen; Meuleman, MiguelCase E-233-ECorporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAmy Verschuere begins the price negotiation process with the vendor. However, she soon reaches a dead end. In an attempt to open up the dialogue she suggests that she takes on a management role in the company. A gradual transition plan is agreed between Amy and the vendor. Results for 2019, however, indicate a large loss. The case C raises questions about how Amy and Peter should proceed.Starting at €5.74
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Bananas (A)
Van Den Steen, EricCase HBS-712451-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. As owner and CEO, Wim Van der Borght had grown Bananas in 8 years from a 4.5 million euro company into a 40 million euro group of companies with a range of field marketing activities in Belgium and the Netherlands. The core of the group consisted of two companies - Bananas and Demonstrate - which were operationally completely independent and acted as competitors in the marke...Starting at €8.20
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The Royal Belgian Football Association: A World-Class Digital Strategy
Willem Standaert, Xiao Xiao, Ning SuCase IVEY-W25611-EInformation Technologies, StrategyThe Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA), the governing body of Belgian football, had experienced tremendous success on the pitch and wanted to capitalize on its success with business growth. However, the football industry was challenged by increasing internationalization, commercialization, and digitalization. Engaging diverse stakeholders, including a changing demographic of fans, through digital channels became pivotal.
Against thi...Starting at €8.20
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Eandis: Financing the Roll Out of Smart Meters in a Regulated Environment
Filip Roodhooft; Ilan Momber; Leonardo Meeus; Samson Yemane HadushCase IVEY-9B19N003-EFinance, StrategyIn 2014, Eandis System Operator CVBA (Eandis), a low- and medium-voltage power distribution system operator (DSO) in Belgium, had an ambitious plan for investing in a smart metering infrastructure, but the regulatory context was uncertain. The company had been operating in a regulated monopoly characterized by a cost-plus pricing regime. The regime allowed the company to recover its costs through the tariffs it charged grid users for access to th...Starting at €8.20
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Curana: Managing Open Innovation for Growth in SMEs (B)
Wim VanhaverbekeCase IVEY-9B17M140-EStrategySupplement for product 9B17M139.Starting at €5.74
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Monnikenheide
Mei Qi; Lieven DemeesterCase IVEY-9B13D020-EEntrepreneurship, Leadership and People Management, Service and Operations Management, StrategyFounded in 1973 with a vision of inclusion, integration and normalization, Monnikenheide had pioneered a series of innovative approaches to improve the quality of life of people with mental disabilities. It had introduced some of its practices to local partners in China, India and Indonesia and now had the most sought-after facilities in Belgium for families with special-needs children and other family members. At the age of 69, the co-founder of...Starting at €8.20
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The Royal Belgian Football Association: Redesigning a World-Class Digital Strategy
Willem Standaert, Xiao Xiao, Ning Su, Matteo BalliauwCase IVEY-W34853-EInformation Technologies, StrategyThe Royal Belgian Football Association was a non-profit organization based in Brussels, Belgium that had a goal to organize, develop, and promote all forms of football in the country. To achieve this goal, it regularly interacted with many stakeholders including fans, commercial partners, association members, referees, and brand stewards. In 2021, the association was eager to digitalize these interactions through the use of its mobile app and add...Starting at €8.20
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Amy's Buyout: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (B)
Neckebrouck, Jeroen; Meuleman, MiguelCase E-232-ECorporate Governance, Entrepreneurship, StrategyAmy Verschuere decides to further pursue the SW Bedding proposition. She spends time at the company carrying out due diligence as well as researching the bed manufacturing industry. At the end of a few weeks, she has a detailed report that helps her decide whether she should make an offer for SW Bedding, and, if so, how much she should value the company. Case B details the report and raises questions on how Amy should proceed.Starting at €5.74
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Bananas (B)
Van Den Steen, EricCase HBS-712452-EStrategySupplemental Material for Product Number 712451.Starting at €5.74