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America Online, Inc. (Spanish Version)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Hutton, Amy P.Case HBS-102S02Accounting and Control(AOL) precio de las acciones de America Online se ha disparado casi 2.000% desde su salida a bolsa. Sin embargo, existe un desacuerdo considerable entre los analistas respecto a las perspectivas de futuro de AOL. Aunque muchos analistas son optimistas sobre la acción, los vendedores en corto se han vendido alrededor de 7 millones de acciones.Starting at €8.20
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Ackman versus the Board (Spanish version)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Srinivasan, Suraj; Weber, JamesCase HBS-112S08Accounting and ControlAfter 15 years of great performance, Target's faltering performance during an economic downturn led an activist shareholder to initiate a proxy fight. Target Corporation, the second-largest discount store retailer in the U.S., had competed successfully against industry leader Walmart for years by promoting an upscale discount shopping experience in comparison to Walmart's focus on low prices. This strategy worked well for Target in good economic ...Starting at €8.20
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Alibaba se vuelve una empresa pública (B)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Srinivasan, Suraj; Wang, Charles C.Y.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-116S12Accounting and ControlActualización sobre evolución de la acción de Alibaba Group y eventos relacionados en el año siguiente su reunión de septiembre 2014 IPO.Starting at €5.74
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Alibaba Goes Public (A)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Srinivasan, Suraj; Wang, Charles C.Y.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-115029-EAccounting and ControlIn 2014 Alibaba debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, creating not only the largest IPO in history but this initial desire to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange was denied due to the company's desire to preserve its partner's control over decision rigStarting at €8.20
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Preserving Trust at Care.com (B)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Kelley, JuliaCase HBS-120012-EAccounting and ControlCare.com was an online platform designed to match caregivers with individuals seeking care for themselves, others, and pets, through job postings, caregiver profiles, and directories of local day care centers. In March 2019, the Wall Street Journal had just published a 2,900-word investigative piece detailing potential trust and safety concerns of customers of Care.com. The success of Care.com's business model required individuals to trust the pl...Starting at €5.74
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Lightspeed Venture Partners--International Expansion
Palepu, Krishna G.Case HBS-108010-EFinanceLooks at various international expansion models for a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. Lightspeed Venture Partners believed that India had tremendous potential for venture capital returns--the question was how best to tap into that potential while also growing the firm's presence in the U.S., Israel, and China. The venture firm had recently hired partners in Israel and China, and subsequently opened offices in both countries. The fir...Starting at €8.20
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Leasing Decision at Magnet Beauty Products, Inc.
Palepu, Krishna G.; Serafeim, GeorgeCase HBS-111039-EAccounting and ControlA fast-growing retailer is facing two different leasing options for its stores. In choosing between the two options, management is considering the potential impact of the two options on the company's financial statements, in light of the proposed new accoStarting at €8.20
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New Century Financial Corporation (Abridged)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Srinivasan, Suraj; Cornell, IanCase HBS-113002-EAccounting and ControlAfter years of rapid growth and stock price appreciation, New Century Financial Corporation, one of the largest subprime loan originators in the U.S., reported accounting problems in early 2007. The resulting liquidity crisis forced the company to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to the Bankruptcy Examiner assigned to investigate New Century, the company's troubles "were an early contributor to the subprime meltdown" which fue...Starting at €8.20
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Apple Inc. and the iPhone 4 Antenna Issue
Brochet, Francois; Palepu, Krishna G.; Barley, LaurenCase HBS-113088-EAccounting and ControlStarting at €8.20
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Alibaba Goes Public (B)
Palepu, Krishna G.; Srinivasan, Suraj; Wang, Charles C.Y.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-116031-EAccounting and ControlUpdate on Alibaba Group's share price performance and related events in the year following its September 2014 IPO.Starting at €5.74