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Bootstrapping and the Zero-Coupon Yield Curve
Simon, JanTechnical Note FN-642-EFinanceThe technical note introduces the reader to bootstrapping. Applying the traditional DCF-method in bond pricing works well for retail investors. More sophisticated investors such as arbitrageurs and hedge funds need a more correct way of valuing fixed income products. Bootstrapping lies at the root of this and is the focus of this technical note.Starting at €8.20
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Investment Advice for Grace Osbourne
Simon, JanCase F-904-EFinanceWhile looking at both Grace's estimated yearly expenses (Exhibit 1) and her investment portfolio (Exhibit 2) - divided into two funds - she tried to remember what her instructor in wealth management had said about portfolio diversification, traditional and alternative asset classes, financial advice, taxes and correlation coefficients (Exhibit 3). She wanted to give Grace her best advice.Starting at €8.20
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Canadian Pacific Railway and the Creation of Shareholder Value (A)
Simon, Jan; Tatay, Santiago; Richards, WilliamCase F-895-EFinance, StrategyBy the end of 2011, Green and the financial markets were informed that the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management (PSCM), led by founder and CEO Bill Ackman, had increased its share in CPR from 12.4% to 14.2%. Ackman was an "activist" hedge fund manager , known for having made big changes to the boards of the companies that he had invested in as well as having provided his shareholders with handsome returns. In light of this event, Green h...Starting at €8.20
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Risk Arbitrage: Glencore-Xstrata
Simon, Jan; Tatay, SantiagoCase F-894-EDecision Analysis, Finance, StrategyThis case presents the merger of two companies. On the one hand, Glencore International plc is a leading integrated producer and marketer of commodities, with worldwide activities in the marketing of metals and minerals, energy products and agricultural products. It is involved in the refinement, processing, storage and transportation of these products. On the other hand, Xstrata is one of the world´s largest mining and metals companies - a major...Starting at €8.20
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Santa's Workshop (A): Analysis and Diagnosis
Simon, JanCase F-948-EFinanceThe case uses an original setting (Santa's Workshop) to discuss aspects of operational finance decision-making. Using the framework explained in FN-470-E (Operational Finance I: A Model of Analysis), it provides the opportunity for the users of the case to apply the framework. The case is written for discussion of the analyses (business analysis, economic analysis, financial analysis and cash analysis) and diagnosis (of economic and financial pro...Starting at €8.20
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An Introduction to the Stock Market
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Fernández, Pablo; Simon, JanTechnical Note FN-423-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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Canadian Pacific Railway and the Creation of Shareholder Value (B)
Simon, Jan; Tatay, Santiago; Richards, WilliamCase F-896-EFinance, StrategyBy the end of 2011, it was communicated to Green and the financial markets that the hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management (PSCM), led by founder and CEO Bill Ackman, had increased its share in CPR from 124% to 14´2%. Ackman was an "activist" hedge fund manager , known for having made big changes to the boards of the companies that he had invested in as well as having provided his shareholders with handsome returns. In light of this event...Starting at €5.74
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Bill Ackman's Big Short of Herbalife - Teaching Note
Vandebroek, Tom; Ferraro, Fabrizio; Simon, JanTeaching Note SMT-98-EBusiness Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility, Finance, StrategyThe teaching note provides an analysis of the case "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Bill Ackman's Big Short of Herbalife" as well as suggestions on how to lead the class discussion. The note also provides references for additional video material for instructors to use.Starting at €0.00
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Mercado de deuda
Guasch J.; Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Simon, JanTechnical Note FN-490FinanceEn esta nota se presenta una visión sobre el mercado de deuda. Se describe la deuda pública emitida por los gobiernos centrales de cada país, bonos no gubernamentales, organismos supranacionales, deuda emitida por agencias gubernamentales, deuda emitida por empresas con calidad crediticia, titulización de activos y deuda emitida por empresas sin calidad crediticia. Por último, se revisan las calificaciones crediticias, o «ratings», para la deuda...Starting at €8.20
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AB InBev, Cost of Capital
Simon, JanCase F-959-EFinanceThis case is centered on a young recently graduated MBA, Maddox Marcus who works in the Finance Department of AB InBev. The protagonist is tasked with calculating the WACC of AB InBev at present capital structure and with + and a 25% debt. Maddox also has to calculate Economic Value added (EVA) as well as EVA-spreads for the mentioned capital structures.Starting at €8.20