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Apex Technology Co. Ltd.: Financing an Acquisition
Xiangyang Ma; Hongchuan Zhao; Tieshan LiCase IVEY-9B18N016-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, StrategyOn April 20, 2016, printer and ink maker Lexmark International, Inc. (Lexmark) announced that it was being acquired and taken private by a consortium comprising China-based computer hardware company Apex Technology Co., Ltd. (Apex), as well as private equity firms PAG Asia Capital (PAG) and Legend Capital (Legend). On the same day, Apex formally announced its acquisition of Lexmark for the Chinese capital market. The announcement caused a huge se...Starting at €8.20
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China or the World A Financial Reporting Strategy for Hong Kong's Capital Markets
Ramanna, Karthik; Yu, Gwen; Donovan, G.A.Case HBS-112035-EEconomicsSet in 2010, the case discusses the strategic directions Hong Kong could pursue, particularly vis-a-vis China, as it seeks to preserve its preeminence in the region. In 2010, the Hong Kong Exchange announced that it would allow listed Chinese companies to report using Chinese GAAP without reconciliation to IFRS The exchange was responding to the demands of its largely Chinese clientele and also coping with increased global competition to attract ...Starting at €8.20
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NIO: Developing a Business Model in China
Xiangyang Ma; Zeng Wang; Tieshan Li; Xianyi Li; Xiaomei LiCase IVEY-9B19M109-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyBy 2018, NIO Inc. was more than just a car company. By providing high-performance smart electric vehicles and the ultimate user experience, NIO had shown its commitment to creating a pleasant lifestyle for its users and creating a worldwide “user brand.”Starting at €8.20
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Ucommune: Creating a Business Model for the Co-working Space Industry in China
Xiangyang Ma; Yaorong Zhu; Yixin Xue; Yiting Han; Tieshan LiCase IVEY-9B21M061-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyUcommune was the first co-working space operator in China to submit a prospectus to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. As its basic business, Ucommune provided co-working spaces for members and customers, and gradually formed two specific space operation models: the self-operated model and the asset-light model. Ucommune also offered members comprehensive value-added services and promoted the development of a service business by establish...Starting at €8.20
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China or the World A Financial Reporting Strategy for Hong Kong's Capital Markets, Teaching Note
Ramanna, Karthik; Yu, GwenTeaching Note HBS-112113-EEconomicsTeaching Note for 112035.Starting at €0.00
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Succession Planning at Samsung: The Merger Formula of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T, Teaching Note
Yu, GwenTeaching Note HBS-117069-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for case 117036.Starting at €0.00
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So-Young: Innovating the Business Model in China
Xiangyang Ma; Xinyu Shao; Tieshan Li; Xiuhong WangCase IVEY-9B20M112-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyOn May 2, 2019, So-Young International Inc. (So-Young) became the first Chinese Internet-based company in the cosmetic surgery sector to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. With effective use of the Internet and mobile devices, So-Young provided a one-sStarting at €8.20
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Succession Planning at Samsung: The Merger Formula of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T
Yu, Gwen; Gray, TimCase HBS-117036-EAccounting and ControlA merger deal of two Samsung group companies becomes a center of a corruption scandal. The merger of Cheil Industries and Samsung C&T was seen as a crucial step to transfer power to Lee Jae Yong, the heir of Samsung group. The deal was criticized to purposefully undervalue Samsung C&T's stocks to transfer wealth to Lee at the expense of the shareholders. Elliott Management, a New York-based hedge fund, launches a campaign urging shareholders to v...Starting at €8.20