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Granite Apparel: Funding an Expansion (French Version)
James E. Hatch; Larry Wynant; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B10NF028-EFinanceThe chief financial officer of Granite Apparel is trying to determine which of the three fundraising options is optimal for Granite Apparel to finance a projected rapid growth strategy. The three options are an initial public offering of equity, a privately placed debt issue and a private placement of preferred shares.Starting at €8.20
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La punta del iceberg: JP Morgan Chase y Bear Stearns (B2)
Rose, Clayton; Bergstresser, Daniel B.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-216S05FinanceBear Stearns & Co quemados a través de casi todas sus $ 18 mil millones en reservas de efectivo durante la semana del 10 de marzo de 2008, y una disposición sin precedentes de apoyo a la liquidez de la Reserva Federal viernes 13 de marzo fue insuficiente para revertir el deterioro de la condición del oso. Presidente de la Reserva Federal, Benjamin Bernanke, el secretario del Tesoro, Henry Paulson, y el presidente de la Fed de Nueva York, Timothy ...Starting at €8.20
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WestJet Airlines Ltd.: Investment Strategy
Larry Wynant; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B09N023-EFinanceIn August 2009, a portfolio manager for Resolute Funds Inc. is considering adding WestJet Airlines to his fund’s holdings. WestJet, a fast-growing airline based in Calgary, Alberta, has grown rapidly from a start-up to the second-largest airline in Canada. Despite its recent successes, its share price has halved from its high in December 2007, due to the economic crisis. The portfolio manager is trying to determine whether WestJet’s shares are at...Starting at €8.20
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Lululemon Athletica: Pitching an IPO
Larry Wynant; James E. Hatch; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B11N012-EFinanceThe managing director at a major investment bank is preparing his team for a visit to Lululemon Athletica, a yoga-inspired athletic apparel company. The investment bank has been following Lululemon’s development over the past few years and is impressed by the company’s unique positioning and rapid growth. The bank believes that there is a window of opportunity for Lululemon’s founder and private equity investors to either undertake an initial pub...Starting at €8.20
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The Tip of the Iceberg: JP Morgan Chase and Bear Stearns (B1)
Rose, Clayton; Bergstresser, Daniel B.; Lane, DavidCase HBS-309070-EFinanceBear Stearns & Co burned through nearly all of its $18 billion in cash reserves during the week of March 10, 2008, and an unprecedented provision of liquidity support from the Federal Reserve on Friday March 13 was insufficient to reverse the decline in Bear's condition. Federal Reserve Chairman Benjamin Bernanke, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and New York Fed President Timothy Geithner were intent on limiting the impact of Bear's problems on ...Starting at €8.20
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Encana Corporation: The Cost of Capital
James E. Hatch; Larry Wynant; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B07N002-EFinanceTwo managers attending a week-long executive education course are working on an assignment which requires them to estimate the cost of capital for EnCana Corporation, a leading North American oil and gas producer. The two managers disagree about which costs need to be taken into account to complete the assignment. They are not sure about the costs of different sources of capital, the overall cost of capital and the appropriate use of the hurdle r...Starting at €8.20
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Dell Inc. - Investment Strategy
Larry Wynant; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B08N026-EFinanceAt the start of August 2008, Dell Inc. (Dell) seems to be at a critical juncture. Michael Dell's return a year and a half ago has brought significant change to the company, including a focus on growing market segments, a shift in the company's distribution strategy, and an emphasis on design in Dell's product lineup. Despite these changes, Dell's stock price has lost value since Michael's return. A portfolio manager is trying to assess if Michael...Starting at €8.20
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Telus Corporation: Dividend Policy
Paul M. Bishop; Larry Wynant; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B08N007-EFinanceThe vice-president (VP) and treasurer of TELUS has been asked by the chief financial officer for his opinion on the company's dividend policy and how many recommendations would be conveyed to investors. In developing his response, the VP needs to consider TELUS's future prospects, its leverage policy, the state of the telecommunications industry, and investor expectations. This case facilitates a discussion on dividend policy. Conventional wisdom...Starting at €8.20
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Jefferson County (B): Borrowing in March 1997
Bergstresser, Daniel B.; Cohen, Randolph B.Case HBS-213057-EFinanceJefferson County, Alabama faces an EPA mandate requiring sewer system upgrades. How will they finance the upgrades? What consequences will follow?Starting at €5.74
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Jefferson County (D): February of 2008
Bergstresser, Daniel B.; Cohen, Randolph B.Case HBS-213059-EFinanceJefferson County, Alabama, faces an EPA mandate requiring sewer system upgrades. How will they finance the upgrades? What consequences will follow?Starting at €5.74