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A Half-Deal
Di Maggio, Marco; Levindo, Pedro; Larangeira, CarlaCase HBS-221058-EFinanceIn June 2020, XP and Ita faced intensified competition and tension in their partnership, with the latter owning a minority stake at XP. Two years earlier, in May 2017, Ita had announced it would acquire 49.9% of XP for $1.8 billion, followed by threeStarting at €8.20
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Satrix: Competing in the Passive Asset Management Industry in South Africa
Egan, Mark; Armerding, Pippa Tubman; Botha, Dilyana KaradzhovaCase HBS-221020-EFinanceIn late 2017, Satrix, one of the largest passive asset management firms in South Africa and a pioneer in the industry since 2000, had to decide its strategy going forward in a market where passive asset management had become increasingly commoditized and competitive. Over the previous three years, as a result of increased competition and changing investor expectations, Satrix had faced increased pressure to reduce its management fees. The tota...Starting at €8.20
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TowerBrook: ESG in Action (B)
Ivashina, Victoria; Trelstad, Brian; Conway, MeaghanCase HBS-221046-EFinanceESG in Action (A)" (HBS No. 221-046). This case describes the outcome of the investment decision and the steps that TowerBrook has taken since 2013 to systematically address ESG considerations across the life cycle of their deals. It also discusses TowerBrook's B Corp certification process.Starting at €5.74
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Hill Country Snack Foods Co.
Kester, W. Carl; Stephenson, CraigCase HBS-913517-EFinanceHill Country Snack Foods, located in Austin, Texas, manufactures, markets, and distributes snack foods and frozen treats. The CEO is passionate about maximizing shareholder value and believes in keeping tight control over costs and operating the business as efficiently as possible. The company invests in additional capacity and new products only when attractive, low-risk opportunities are identified and can be funded internally. The firm's cultur...Starting at €8.20
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Polar Sports, Inc.
Kester, W. Carl; Wang, WeiCase HBS-913513-EFinancePolar Sports, Inc. is a fashion skiwear manufacturing company in Littleton, Colorado. The company has a unique design for skiwear using a special synthetic material that improves insulation and durability. The ski apparel industry is highly competitive and the best way for companies to gain market share is by developing new fabrics and using innovative patterns. The firm generates over 80% of sales between September and January and relies on seas...Starting at €8.20
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Blaine Kitchenware, Inc.: Capital Structure (Brief Case)
Heilprin, Joel L.; Luehrman, Timothy A.Case HBS-4040-EFinanceWhen students have the English-language PDF of this Brief Case in a coursepack, they will also have the option to purchase an audio version. A diversified mid-sized manufacturer of kitchen tools contemplates a stock repurchase in response to an unsoliciteStarting at €8.20
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New Heritage Doll Company, Teaching Note
Luehrman, Timothy A.; Abelli, HeideTeaching Note HBS-4213-EFinanceTeaching Note for 4212.Starting at €0.00
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Blaine Kitchenware, Inc.: Capital Structure, Teaching Note
Luehrman, Timothy A.; Heilprin, Joel L.Teaching Note HBS-4041-EFinanceTeaching Note for 4040Starting at €0.00
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Should udu a Convertible Note?
Loutskina, Elena; DeVito, DamonCase DARDEN-F-2025-EFinanceIn this field-based case, the founders of udu, Inc. (udu—pronounced "you-do"), a company whose proprietary technology helped private equity clients source deals by identifying target companies and overlooked opportunities, and by shortening the business-development cycle. Clients who had found success with udu's help raved about the technology, but despite their product's promise, the founders were still struggling to find a scalable and profitab...Starting at €8.20
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Shamrock Capital: Pricing the Masters of Taylor Swift
Schill, Michael J.Case DARDEN-F-2050-EFinanceThis case examines the 2020 pricing decision for the master recordings of Taylor Swift’s first six albums in consideration of a sale of the recordings by music executive Scooter Braun to Shamrock Capital (Shamrock), an investment company owned by the Roy E. Disney family. Swift, the most listened-to musician in the world, had expressed displeasure with Braun’s ownership of her masters and a desire to own the recordings herself—even threatening to...Starting at €8.20