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Basic Deal Structures
Frank, Mary Margaret; Hoffarth, AlexanderTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1862-EFinanceThis technical notes discusses three basic deal structures used to acquire another corporation. Asset acquisitions, stock acquisitions, and mergers under state law are the three common legal forms discussed.Starting at €8.20
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Differences between Financial Accounting and Tax for Valuation in M&A
Frank, Mary Margaret; Elmore, Frederick A.Technical Note DARDEN-C-2421-EAccounting and ControlThis technical note outlines the differences between financial accounting standards and tax law that affect the valuation of potential targets depending on the deal structure employed. Valuation models typically rely on financial accounting information to estimate the value of the deal; but tax laws, not financial accounting standards, affect the after-tax cash flows attributable to the deal. The note provides steps to determine a target’s tax b...Starting at €8.20
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JUST Capital - Teaching Note
Frank, Mary Margaret; Matos, PedroTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1844TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1844TNStarting at €0.00
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Deutsche Bank Restart: Goodbye Goldman Sachs of Europe?
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Yemen, Gerry; Holtz, PaulCase DARDEN-F-1934-EFinanceThis public-sourced case describes the latest restructuring efforts by Deutsche Bank (DB) and gives a short history of prior restructuring efforts from the decade before. In July 2019, Christian Sewing, the new CEO of DB, announced a series of measures that included, among others, the elimination of global equity trading, the layoff of 18,000 employees, the creation of a “bad bank” to transfer noncore assets, and the suspension of dividends until...Starting at €8.20
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Business and Markets: The Coronavirus Ticker - Teaching Note
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos)Teaching Note DARDEN-F-1972TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1972Starting at €0.00
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Próspera: Partnering for Economic Development in Honduras
Frank, Mary Margaret; Holtz, Paul; Kelly, Dorothy C.Case DARDEN-F-1980-EFinanceErick A. Brimen’s vision was on the verge of reality. As CEO of Próspera LLC, an economic development platform based in Washington, DC, he had devoted years to fostering efforts to bring economic development and stability to a small region in Honduras. He had worked with government officials, scholars of economics and law, and local residents to develop a zone for employment and economic development (in Spanish, zona de empleo y desarrollo económ...Starting at €8.20
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An Overview of Patent Quality: Assessment Valuation and Financial Reporting Implications
Bruner, Robert F.; Frank, Mary Margaret; Simko, Paul J.; Martin, DavidTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1539-EFinanceA significant fraction of corporate market values derive from intellectual property. It is vital for the practicing manager to appreciate the risks and uncertainties surrounding intellectual property. This note focuses specifically on patent positions, arguing that these deserve special scrutiny because of an emerging crisis within and among governments, corporations, and inventors. The objective of this note is to introduce the reader to patent ...Starting at €8.20
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New Leaders of Financial Giants: The Cases of Vikram Pandit (Citi) and John Thain (Merrill Lynch)
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos)Case DARDEN-F-1551-EFinanceIn January 2008, Citi and Merrill Lynch are trying to steer their ships back to calm waters. The new CEOs, Vikram Pandit (Citi) and John Thain (Merrill), have been at the helm of their companies for less than three months. This case focuses on their steps to counteract the massive losses resulting from their firms' investments in subprime-mortgage structures. What actions have these leaders taken thus far and what actions should they consider goi...Starting at €8.20
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SunTrust Acquisition of National Commerce
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Shapiro, AndrewCase DARDEN-F-1554-EFinanceThis case presents an interesting acquisition opportunity that SunTrust considered in 2004: National Commerce Financial, a large commercial bank, based in Memphis, Tennessee, with a strong footprint in North and South Carolina. The case shows how capital ratios are often a key component in the bank-merger process, and it allows for the evaluation of whether Phil Humann (SunTrust’s CEO) could justify a multi-billion-dollar acquisition that had the...Starting at €8.20
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Bank Capital Structure: A Primer
Allayannis, George (Yiorgos); Shapiro, AndrewTechnical Note DARDEN-F-1555-EFinanceThis technical note accompanies the case titled "SunTrust Acquisition of National Commerce" (UVA-F-1554) and describes the various capital ratios that are commonly used in the banking sector as well as gives an example of those ratios using a hypothetical bank. It also discusses briefly Basel I and Basel II which shaped capital regulations and ratios in the Banking sector.Starting at €8.20