1. Using Excel, compute an option value for each strike price and a maturity date in case Exhibit 2. For simplicity, assume zero dividend yield. Also, use Louise Ito’s volatility estimates, provided in case Exhibit 1. Please refer to the attached Excel spreadsheet. 2. Does the model yield logical estimates with respect to intrinsic value […]
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Plastiq – Case Solution
Plastiq: Go-to-Market Strategy 1a) State Plastiq’s value proposition. Plastiq offers a simple online interface that allows them to use a credit card for a service fee. This is convenient for customers who would like to use credit cards for large-ticket purchases that normally require cash payments (such as tuition, rental, auto, and tax returns). It […]
General Mills’ Acquisition of Pillsbury from Diageo PLC – Case Solution
Introduction – General Mills’ Acquisition of Pillsbury from Diageo PLC Before the end of the year 2000, General Mills was offered a merger proposal and proxy statement. The prospectus detailed the terms and conditions for General Mills’ acquisition of Pillsbury from Diageo Plc. Included in the proposal was the assumption of Pillsbury’s debt and an […]
Texas Eastman Co. – Case Solution
1) Describe the quality management program initiated at Texas Eastman Co. What role does the information system play in the quality program? With the increased focus on products with high quality due to a rise in competition, Eastman Chemicals division has staunchly implemented Total Quality Management and Statistical Process Control. The Quality Management program at Texas […]
Tony Hsieh at Zappos: Structure, Culture and Radical Change – Case Solution
1. Evaluate the holacracy change program at Zappos. Use Kotter’s change framework to analyze the difficulties Tony Hsieh is experiencing. Holocracy is an organizational governance framework, and its main principles are self-management and self-organization. Holocracy is a hierarchy of work and not employees/people. As this method is not suitable for every employee, the change management […]
Bubble & Bee Organic: The Need for Pro Forma Financial Modeling – Case Solution
Executive Summary – Bubble & Bee Organic Founded in 2005 by Stephanie Greenwood, Bubble & Bee Organic (B&B) became a new entrant into the personal care product industry due to Stephanie’s desire to develop organic personal care products that benefited her own health issues but others who faced similar conditions. After a decade of operation, […]
Dimensional Fund Advisors, 2002 – Case Solution
1. What is the business strategy of Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA)? What do you think of the firm? Does the DFA team really believe in efficient markets? According to the case, Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) operates as an investment management firm that applies academic research in making strategic investment decisions. The company’s business strategy involved […]
Asante Teaching Hospital: Activity-Based Costing – Case Solution
1. Perform a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis for Asante Teaching Hospital. What implications can you draw for the pricing strategy alternatives? What are the implications to the SWOT if the hospital continues with itemized pricing or switches to bundle pricing? The strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) analysis for Asante Teaching Hospital […]
Toy World, Inc. – Case Solution
Introduction – Toy World, Inc. Ex-Naval officer Mr. David Dunton started a toy manufacturing company named Toy World, Inc. The company was established with one of the ex-service friends and officers named Jack McClintock, with a 25% share of Toy World post-incorporation in 1964. Mr. David, with a 75% share of the company, spearheaded the […]
Headspace in 2018 – Case Solution
Introduction – Headspace The two founders of Headspace are Andy Puddicombe and Richard Pierson. Andy was a trained monk and was looking to bring meditation to the masses. He used meditation techniques to help his patients and improved the meditation practice to be shorter and more effective. Pierson was Andy’s student with a marketing background. […]
Abercrombie & Fitch: Is It Unethical To Be Exclusive? – Case Solution
I. Background information – Abercrombie & Fitch In 1898, Abercrombie was a small waterfront shop founded in Manhattan. At that time, Abercrombie targeted hunters and fishers for outdoor gear. In 1970, Abercrombie & Ezra Fitch (A&F) was formed to be an American retailer that focused on casual luxury clothing styles. Still, it became solely apparel-based […]
The Wealthfront Generation – Case Solution
Introduction – The Wealthfront The Wealthfront is a fully automated, low-cost online investment platform designed to target the millennial generation. Top 100 independent registered investment advisors, AUM $1.5 Bn Lack of sophisticated investing: High-quality advice came with a high minimum account size and expensive fees Consumers The traditional consumers in this industry are composed of […]
Apple Inc., 2008 – Case Solution
Case Synopsis – Apple Inc., 2008 Apple Inc. was founded on April Fool’s Day in 1976 in a garage in Los Altos, California. Throughout the entire journey, during the ups and downs, the company’s primary focus has been delivering the best experience and product to its customers. Let’s take a look at the timeline of […]
British Satellite Broadcasting versus Sky Television – Case Solution
Who will win this battle between British Satellite Broadcasting versus Sky Television? The communication satellites in the late 20th century started renting time to broadcast satellite shows. Pay television depended on two new delivery media, cable and satellites. The cable penetration was as low as 5%. In June 1983, Rupert Murdoch purchased 69% of the […]
Relating to Peapod – Case Solution
A.) Introduction & Case Synopsis PEAPOD SOFTWARE The Peapod software offers features for its customers. It allows customers to sort and locate products by brand name, price, and size. People can order anytime and even through multiple sessions. It features a product-by-product or conceptual grouping basis, and people can add comments and special requests. It […]
Warren E. Buffett, 2015 – Case Solution
1. Who is Warren Buffett? How would you describe the business of Berkshire Hathaway? Warren Buffett is among the most renowned investors globally. He is currently the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Berkshire Hathaway Inc. is an investment firm that primarily focuses on purchasing stocks from prospective undervalued companies to capitalize on “intrinsic […]
Warren E. Buffett, 1995 (v. 1.7) – Case Solution
1) Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway is taking the acquisition of the company Geico. Highlight the market’s reaction. The point to be noted is that Geico’s stock price was 55.75% before the acquisition announcement. The price for the acquisition was $70, and about $34.25 million worth of shares were already in the firm of Warren […]
Competence, Competitiveness, and Intercultural Conflict in Qatar – Case Solution
Executive Summary – Competence, Competitiveness, and Intercultural Conflict in Qatar Samir Singh, the CEO of Singh Security Systems Limited (SSSL), an Indian company and security systems manufacturer, is venturing into Qatar due to increased competition in the domestic market. Al Zulfi, the group he chose for partnership, is a typical organization in Qatar that has […]
Biopure Corp. – Case Solution
Biopure Corp. – Overview: Biopure Corp., a privately owned biopharma firm, specializes in the purification of proteins for human and veterinary use. It entered the “blood substitutes” market through Oxyglobin for the vet market and Hemopure for the human market. Although other competitors exist in the human market segment, the source of raw material for […]
Arrow Electronics, Inc. – Case Solution
1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of moving to express: Internet-based trading system? Will it destroy Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Schweber’s (A/S) low-price business model? Arrow Electronics, Inc. and Schweber (A/S) have both advantages and disadvantages in moving to the Express trading system. Let us list both. Advantages 1. Access to a huge customer […]
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