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Clare College: Seeking Investment Opportunity in a Financial Crisis
Viceira, Luis M.; Chambers, David; Dimson, ElroyCase HBS-216015-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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The Role of Real Estate in Endowment Portfolios: The Case of Christ Church College
Chambers, David; Dimson, Elroy; Segel, Arthur I; Steiner, EvaCase HBS-216086-EFinanceThe case centers on Christ Church's Treasurer, James Lawrie, who is contemplating his options for investing a portion of the College's endowment in real estate. Approximately 1/3 of the total $690 million endowment was allocated towards real estate, much higher than the typical 4% allocation by his American counterparts. Differing from many US endowments, real estate has remained a vital part of the Christ Church endowment since its founding in t...Starting at €8.20
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Capturing Confectionery (A) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708S45StrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €8.20
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Capturing Confectionery (B) (Spanish version)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708S46StrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €5.74
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Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (A)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708453-EStrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €8.20
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Cadbury Schweppes: Capturing Confectionery (B)
Collis, David J.; Stuart, Toby; Smith, TroyCase HBS-708454-EStrategyIn late 2002, global confectionery and beverage maker Cadbury Schweppes needed to decide whether or not to make an acquisition bid for Adams, an underperforming gum company which had been put up for sale by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Examining the decision from a strategic perspective, the (A) case provides brief histories of the two companies; traces the global confectionery industry, focusing especially on chocolate and gum; and details the a...Starting at €5.74
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The Guardian: Transition to the Online World
Collis, David J.; Olson, Peter W.; Furey, MaryCase HBS-709464-EStrategyThe Guardian had been an early innovator in online newspapers and had not only become the leading U.K. newspaper web site, but was making strides with audiences outside of the U.K. However, The Guardian had been losing money since 2000, and, in spite of the relative success of the website, online revenue remained less than 20% of the newspaper's total revenue. What changes would The Guardian have to make to sustain its mission of being "the world...Starting at €8.20
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Models of Endowment Management: King's College, Cambridge
Chambers, David; Dimson, Elroy; Viceira, Luis M.; Corsi, ElenaCase HBS-216023-EFinanceOne of the University of Cambridge's Colleges evaluates different asset management options for its endowment fund. The King's College, one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge in the UK, had most of its endowment invested in equity index funds. Its committee was to discuss whether they should overhaul their investment strategy. The college had three options. One was to invest in a new pooled fund created by the University, i...Starting at €8.20