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Vet Center: Investment Appraisal
Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Vázquez- Dodero, Juan CarlosCase F-641-EFinanceThe president of a veterinary center has to decide which of two MRI scanners he should buy. The case gives students an opportunity to practice present value calculation and to understand the proper use of methods such as internal rate of return (IRR) and net present value (NPV) for capital investment decisions.Starting at €8.20
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Basel III: Toward a new financial architecture
Soley, Jorge; Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Cutillas, SergiTechnical Note FN-583-EFinanceBasel III, some details of which are still to be worked out, marks another step by supervisors toward a stable and solvent banking sector. The technical note focuses not only on the specific features of Basel III but also on complementary regulations. It looks at the strategic impact on the banking sector, as in many people's view Basel III heralds a "new financial architecture".Starting at €8.20
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Ibersnacks, S.A. - Teaching Note
Lessard, D.; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadTeaching Note FT-10-EFinance(Case F-510). Use is restricted to Academic Institutions.Starting at €0.00
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Banco Popular: Impact of the Real Estate Cycle and the Sovereign Crisis in Spain - Teaching Note
Hernandez, Eva; Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Suárez, José LuisTeaching Note FT-102-EFinance, StrategyOn Sunday, September 30, 2012, Banco Popular's Board of Directors was summoned to an urgent meeting; the Board faced a difficult decision about the future of the bank. The results of the stress test performed by consultants and external advisors on a large part of the Spanish financial sector had been made public that Friday. According to the stress test, in an adverse macro scenario, Banco Popular would need ¿3.2 billion in additional capital ...Starting at €0.00
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Banco Popular: Impact of the Real Estate Cycle and the Sovereign Crisis in Spain
Hernandez, Eva; Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Suárez, José LuisCase F-892-EFinance, StrategyOn Sunday, September 30, 2012, Banco Popular's Board of Directors was summoned to an urgent meeting; the Board faced a difficult decision about the future of the bank. The results of the stress test performed by consultants and external advisors on a large part of the Spanish financial sector had been made public that Friday. According to the stress test, in an adverse macro scenario, Banco Popular would need 3.2 billion in additional capital to...Starting at €8.20
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Israel Electric Corporation: Pursuing Cleaner Energy
Beaudry, Marcus; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-928-EDecision Analysis, Finance, Innovation and ChangeThe Israel Electric Corporation (IEC) has faced some expensive electricity generation situations in the past, often caused by regional political issues. The electrical grid in Israel is well-established, though many portions of it are aging and now too small for some of the regions they serve. When local demand exceeds the transmission line's supply capacity, electricity must be generated locally. Most local generators run off diesel fuel and, be...Starting at €8.20
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Conaprole: Short-term Financing
Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Soriano, MarkCase F-891-EFinanceA leading producer of milk-based products in Uruguay is considering the possibility of issuing short-term bonds in the domestic capital market in order to fund its inventory level and meet demand. The case explores the basic issues related to short-term financing alternatives, the advantages and disadvantages of issuing bonds, and the valuation of embedded options.Starting at €8.20
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Carrefour Group: Growth Management
Roig, Guillem; Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Vergara, CarlesCase F-909-EFinanceOn November 13, 2014, Roberto Alonso, investment manager at Alpha Funds, received a report from his research team regarding the Carrefour Group. Alpha was interested in the distribution sector for several reasons. First, the sector is especially defensive against market uncertainty, since it deals with basic necessities. Thus, while the international markets may experience large fluctuations, the fund would have relatively little exposure to thes...Starting at €8.20
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Straumur Bank: The Forever Changing Landscape (A)
Mitchell, Jordan; Sigurjónsson, Şröstur Olaf; Rahnema Alavi, AhmadCase F-855-EFinanceThis case traces Straumur Bank's dynamic international growth from a small investment bank to Iceland's fourth largest bank with operations in 10 countries. Case A deals with Straumur's situation as of the third quarter of 2007 when the global financial and banking industry was starting to show significant signs of weakness. The bank's new foreign CEO must decide whether Straumur should continue on its trajectory of aggressive international growt...Starting at €8.20
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Net Working Capital (NWC) at Henkel
Mitchell, Jordan; Rahnema Alavi, Ahmad; Sachon, MarcCase F-810-EFinance, Service and Operations ManagementThis case tracks Henkel's initiative in reducing its net working capital (NWC). The case can be used in a both a finance and a supply chain management class to illustrate net working capital and the link between the strategic/financial notions of NWC and operative efficiency of the supply chain.Starting at €8.20