HBSP (USA)
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Mattel's Long Hot Summer
Wei-Skillern, Jane; Marciano, Sonia; Passy, BarbaraCase HBS-308129-EIn the summer of 2007, Mattel performed three major recalls of toys, mostly due to lead paint and other manufacturing issues in China. This case examines specifically how those recalls were perceived by consumers, and responded to by Mattel, as well as what effect they had on the toy industry, consumer safety, and manufacturing in China in general.Starting at €8.20
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Framedia (A) (Abridged)
Baldwin, Carliss Y.; Jin, Li; Liao, LiCase HBS-208048-EFinanceExamines an acquisition in the highly competitive outdoor media advertising industry in China in late 2005. The transaction leads to eventual consolidation of the whole industry and positive stock reactions. Discusses equity consideration in the context of an M&A transaction, and the role of private equity and venture capital in the development and the eventual consolidation of the industry in emerging markets. Provides a context in which to disc...Starting at €8.20