Background of the Case Study – Magic Timber and Steel: Investment Evaluation with Net Present Value The case “Magic Timber and Steel: Investment Evaluation with Net Present Value” is about the dilemma of buying new equipment or repairing/reviving the old equipment. Magic Timber is a timber and steel company founded in 1999. The company is […]
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Superior Manufacturing Co. – Case Solution
1. Based on the 2004 statement of profit and loss data of Superior Manufacturing Co., do you agree with Water’s decision to keep product 103? The allocated fixed costs are unavoidable costs. The entire $16,153.05 would be incurred with or without Product 103. A portion of these costs is actually absorbed by Product 103’s segment […]
Accounting Fraud at WorldCom – Case Solution
1. What are the pressures that lead executives and managers to “cook the books” at WorldCom? The main strategy of WorldCom was achieving growth through acquisitions. The company managed to perform 60 acquisitions and, in 1999, tried to merge with one of its biggest competitors, Sprint. However, such mergers would discourage competition in the industry […]
Metallgesellschaft AG – Case Solution
1. Why did the US subsidiary of Metallgesellschaft AG, MG Refining and Marketing Inc. (MRGM), want to offer a price guarantee on purchase contracts for its customers? What were the basic features of the hedging strategy? When Metallgesellschaft AG, MG Refining and Marketing Inc. (MRGM), put on trades with its customers, it was subjected to […]
Universal Circuits, Inc. – Case Solution
1. Does Universal Circuits, Inc.’s Irish controller have a convincing argument for the weakness of the dollar? Why or why not? How do you interpret the evidence? The Irish controller was worried that the current favorable situation for Universal Circuits, Inc., the strengthening of the US dollar, would not continue for long. If that happened, […]
Bang & Olufsen: Design Driven Innovation – Case Solution
1. How would you describe the competitive situation of Bang & Olufsen (B&O) in the spring of 2006? What are they good at? What should they be worried about? In the year 2006, Bang & Olufsen faced huge competition globally, especially in audio, video, and digital electronic appliances. In addition, the electronics industry was witnessing […]
MoGen, Inc. – Case Solution
Executive Summary – MoGen, Inc. MoGen, Inc. is one of the most successful biotechnology corporations in the global biopharmaceutical industry. The company, created in 1985, was one of the first to use emerging science in the industry of biotechnology, such as recombinant DNA and molecular biology. After a few years, it was the first to […]
Compania de Telefonos de Chile – Case Solution
1. Was Compania de Telefonos de Chile helped or hindered by the Bond’s group ownership after privatization? In light of the competing offers by other interested buyers, did it make sense for Chile to have selected Bond Group’s bid at the time of privatization? As soon as Bond’s Company won the bid for the acquisition […]
JetBlue Airways IPO Valuation – Case Solution
Executive Summary – JetBlue Airways IPO Valuation In July 1999, David Neeleman started JetBlue Airways, founded on the ideology of bringing “humanity back to air travel.” Despite the odds that 87 start-up airlines similar to theirs failed in the past 20 years, David was determined to make this work through his commitment to innovation in […]
Cartwright Lumber Co. – Case Solution
Introduction – Cartwright Lumber Co. We have compiled an analysis of Cartwright Lumber Co. and divided it into two areas of focus. First, we did a business analysis and then a financial analysis of the company. The business analysis for Cartwright Lumber is positive. It has found a geographic location that provides plenty of business […]
The Panera Bread LBO – Case Solution
Introduction – The Panera Bread LBO Panera Bread (PB) is a national chain of corporately owned and franchisee-operated Fast-Casual dining establishments. These restaurants are designed to reflect their core identity as a “wholesome food” concept chain centered around fresh baked goods and a welcoming environment for their customers. With over 2,000 across North America, Panera […]
HCA, Inc. LBO Exit – Case Solution
Introduction – HCA, Inc. LBO Exit HCA Inc. (also known as Hospital Corporation of America) is a for-profit operator of hospitals and healthcare facilities globally. Founded in 1968, HCA, Inc. grew explosively to become one of the few remaining for-profit operators in the U.S. leading up to the 2006 buyout. This was chiefly due to […]
Mountain Dew: Selecting New Creative – Case Solution
Q1. Evaluate the situation of Mountain Dew in 1999. Mountain Dew’s brand is becoming more pronounced. Due to decreasing sales of Diet Coke and the increasing popularity of Mountain Dew, Mountain Dew has become the third-largest carbonated soft drink (CSD) at retail, overtaking Diet Coke. CSD as a segment suffering losses: There is a growing […]
Bidding for Hertz: Leveraged Buyout – Case Solution
Introduction – Bidding for Hertz: Leveraged Buyout In the summer of 2005, the Carlyle Group became interested in the outright acquisition of Hertz. At the time, Hertz was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company after former CEO and President Jacques Nasser began diversifying the business. While the prospect of Ford initially acquiring Hertz sounded […]
Jinnah Foundries: A Lesson in Change Management and Human Resources Restructuring – Case Solution
You will receive access to two case study solutions! The second is not yet visible in the preview. 1. Using the principles of change management (using one change model: different change models include, i.e., Lewin’s Model of Change; Kotter’s Eight Step Model), how would you advise Jinnah Foundries to implement the changes recommended by the […]
Nokia OYJ: Financing the WP Strategic Plan – Case Solution
SWOT Analysis of Nokia OYJ The significant strength of Nokia OYJ is its ability to produce reliable products for decades, such as its Lumia 900, which was also awarded as the Best Smartphone in 2012. By investing a large amount in its Research and Development, Nokia’s products and wireless services strengthen its technical ability and […]
Reawakening the Magic: Bob Iger and the Walt Disney Company – Case Solution
Executive Summary – Reawakening the Magic: Bob Iger and the Walt Disney Company In this case, I’ll shed light on the effectiveness of Disney’s corporate strategy whilst discussing the various frameworks that Walt Disney Company has opted for throughout the years. Such tactical moves are not limited to vertical integration, horizontal integration, geographies, and diversification. […]
MCI Communications Corp.–1983 – Case Solution
External Financing for MCI Communications Corp. MCI Communications Corp.’s external financing needs to be increased over the years because of industry competition. Therefore, the company should keep investing in its capital to increase its market share and stay competitive as well. According to Exhibit 3, it is concluded that External Financing = Uses of Funds […]
Toyota: The Accelerator Crisis – Case Solution
1. Who were the promoters of the Toyota accelerator crisis? Why was Toyota facing a recall crisis? One of the main reasons for the accelerator crisis in the Toyota company was to pursue a fairly rapid growth objective and promote international expansion to outperform its other rivals within the automotive industry. Repositioning the company as […]
National Cranberry Cooperative – Case Solution
1. What problems is the National Cranberry Cooperative (NCC) experiencing, and what potential solutions are mentioned? One problem that the National Cranberry Cooperative is experiencing is the high overtime costs. To combat this problem, on peak days, NCC can fire up the operation in 2 shifts (7:00 am – 3:00 pm and 3:00 pm – […]
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