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China Rising: An Economic Snapshot
Abrami, Regina; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-308064-EEconomics"China Rising: An Economic Snapshot" provides readers with an overview of China's economic transformation, relying on economic data from a variety of sources. It is organized into three sections: (1) "The Big Picture" explores macroeconomic indicators, as well as those associated with the opportunities and constraints of the business environment; (2) "Regional Variation" makes a strong case for situating any analysis of China's economy in context...Starting at €8.20
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The DIA of Tomorrow: Can New Ownership Turn Around the Business? (Portuguese Version, Portugal)
Calleja Corujedo, Luis Manuel; Elvira Rojo, Marta; Proaño Vicente, Ángel; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase SM-1712-PPCorporate Governance, StrategyIn 2019, seven years after its IPO, DIA, the third largest supermarket chain in Spain in sales, was going through the most notable crisis in its history. That year they had narrowly avoided a situation of technical bankruptcy, thanks to the intervention of LetterOne, the investment fund of Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman who, after a long, complex, and controversial takeover, had become the largest shareholder in the company. One of LetterOne's fi...Starting at €8.20
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Bodegas PRADOREY: las claves del futuro de una empresa familiar en el sector vitivinícola
Elvira, Marta; Proaño Vicente, Ángel; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase SM-1708Leadership and People Management, StrategyEn el 2022, tras unos duros años de reconversión, Bodegas PRADOREY mira hacia el futuro. Fundada en 1989, esta empresa familiar se había convertido en una importante bodega de la denominación de origen protegida (DOP) Ribera del Duero. Sin embargo, el camino no había sido nada fácil. PRADOREY había pasado por momentos muy difíciles en la década del 2010, que podrían fácilmente haber acabado con la compañía. Gracias al esfuerzo de un nuevo equipo ...Starting at €8.20
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China Construction America (A): The Road Ahead
Abrami, Regina; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-911408-ETo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. How did a Chinese state-owned construction company strike one deal after another in South Carolina despite political backlash and in New York where well-established competitors dominate? The case examines the U.S. market entry strategy of the CSCEC, China's leading state-owned construction company. It does so by way of the CEO of its U.S. subsidiary and his challenge to sust...Starting at €8.20
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El DIA de mañana: ¿nueva propiedad para reflotar el negocio?
Calleja, Luis Manuel; Elvira, Marta; Proaño Vicente, Ángel; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase SM-1712Corporate Governance, StrategyEn el 2019, transcurridos siete años desde su salida a bolsa, DIA, la tercera cadena de supermercados más grande de España en ventas, estaba atravesando la crisis más importante de su historia. Ese año había evitado por muy poco la situación de quiebra técnica, gracias a la intervención de LetterOne, el fondo de inversión del magnate ruso Mikhail Fridman que, tras una larga, compleja y polémica toma de control, se había convertido en el máximo ac...Starting at €8.20
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The DIA of Tomorrow: Can New Ownership Turn Around the Business?
Calleja, Luis Manuel; Elvira, Marta; Proaño Vicente, Ángel; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase SM-1712-ECorporate Governance, StrategyIn 2019, seven years after going public, DIA, the third largest supermarket chain in Spain in revenue, was going through the most important crisis in its history. That year it had narrowly avoided bankruptcy, thanks to the intervention of LetterOne, the investment fund of Russian tycoon Mikhail Fridman who, after a long, complex and controversial takeover, had become the largest shareholder in the company. One of LetterOne's first decisions, in M...Starting at €8.20
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China Construction America (B): The Baha Mar Resort Deal
Abrami, Regina; Riddell, Malcolm; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-911411-ETo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Why is a Chinese state-owned construction company building the largest mega-resort and casino in the Caribbean? This case examines the intricate deal-making by which CSCEC, China's leading global engineering and construction contractor, emerged as a key market player. Having beat out Harrah's and other contenders for a stake in the Baha Mar Project, CSCEC now also has an equ...Starting at €5.74
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Bodegas PRADOREY: Keys to the Future of a Family Business in the Winemaking Industry
Elvira, Marta; Proaño Vicente, Ángel; Sastre Boquet, IsaacCase SM-1708-ELeadership and People Management, StrategyIn 2022, after several tough years turning the company around, Bodegas PRADOREY was finally looking towards the future. Founded in 1989, this family-owned winery had become an important winemaker within Ribera del Duero, one of Spain's Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) winemaking regions. But PRADOREY's road had not been an easy one. The winery had gone through difficult times in the 2010s, which could easily have ended the company. Thanks to...Starting at €8.20
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Journey to the East: Natcore Technology in China
Abrami, Regina; Shaffer, Matthew; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-912414-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. Why is a U.S. solar technology firm manufacturing in China instead of the U.S.? Chuck Provini faces this question not just from the market, but also from the U.S. government. This case examines the making of a new joint venture in China at a time when both the U.S. and Chinese governments are eager to expand and develop their clean tech sectors.Starting at €8.20
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China Risk Finance: Riding the Wave of China's Financial Services Industry
Abrami, Regina; Shaffer, Matthew; Zhang, WeiqiCase HBS-912417-EStrategyTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. With China shifting toward a consumer-led growth model, non-bank lending has a critical role to play, but how easy is it to do business in this sector? What are the promises and pitfalls of the industry, and how well is Zane Wang, the case protagonist, navigating them?Starting at €8.20