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La escasez de agua y la inversión inmobiliaria en la Ciudad de México
Macomber, John D.; Garcia-Cuellar, Regina; James, Griffin H.Case HBS-211S07FinancePara maximizar su eficacia, los casos de color deben imprimirse en color. Una característica comercial de la empresa evalúa los riesgos de agua incluyendo la capacidad del gobierno a un recurso, la exposición de funcionamiento de la empresa y la mitigación, y si hay que desplazarse a causa del riesgo de agua. Un gestor de fondos de bienes raíces evalúa las perspectivas de inversión en la Ciudad de México en el contexto de una importante crisis de...Starting at €8.20
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Mexico City Water Shortage
Macomber, John D.; Garcia-Cuellar, Regina; James, Griffin H.; Nellemann, FrederikCase HBS-212044-EFinanceTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. In this case, a property company, a water privatizer, and municipal engineers explore the causes of and solutions to a severe water shortage in Mexico City, a great global capital. The protagonist is a real estate investor doing due diligence on the magnitude of the crisis, the impact on the firm's operations, and the likelihood of resolution. Due diligence includes intervie...Starting at €8.20
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Hony Capital and Jushi Group
Lerner, Josh; Bernstein, Shai; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-820040-EFinanceHony Capital, a multi-billion dollar private equity firm based in China, is investing in a subsidiary of Jushi Group, a Chinese company that is one of the world's largest fiberglass producers. The specific project will build a plant in the United States. In this case, students consider the value Hony can provide to Jushi, and must also determine how Hony will eventually exit the transaction, given the complexity around its structure.Starting at €8.20
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Apax Partners and Xerium S.A. (Spanish version)
Hardymon, G. Felda; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-806S01EntrepreneurshipIn 2002, Apax Partners had to decide whether to accept a less-than-perfect offer for one of its portfolio companies or to refinance it. This company, a maker of paper industry consumables with a global presence, had been purchased in 1999 and performed extremely well since then. Despite being a solid, cash-generative operation, it didn't excite a lot of interest in the market. An early exit at a good multiple would be helpful for Apax's current f...Starting at €8.20
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Iris Running Crane: December 2009
Rhodes-Kropf, Matthew; Lerner, Josh; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-810073-EEntrepreneurshipIris Running Crane, an MBA candidate, must choose among three different job offers in private equity. One is with a top-tier megafund buyout operation; the second with a geographically focused mid-market fund; and the third with a one-time top-tier fund that is trying to reposition itself as a turnaround expert, starting with its own portfolio. Iris must consider the advantages and drawbacks of each position, and how each will help her achieve he...Starting at €8.20
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A Note on Private Equity in Developing Countries
Lerner, Josh; Leamon, Ann; Vase, AbishaiCase HBS-811102-EFinanceThis note provides an overview of private equity in emerging markets as of late 2009.Starting at €8.20
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CityCenter (D): Financial Crisis, Grand Opening, and a New Paradigm
Macomber, John D.; James, Griffin H.Case HBS-210067-EFinance"CityCenter (D)" follows the (A), (B), and (C) cases with subsequent chronological events through CityCenter's grand opening in December 2009 and financial results through March 2010. The case includes a simple valuation exercise intended to explore CEO Jim Murren's options as he seeks to avoid an MGM MIRAGE bankruptcy. The (D) case presents Murren with the choice of selling the Borgata casino in New Jersey or receiving an ownership stake in City...Starting at €5.74
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Design Creates Fortune: 2000 Tower Oakes Boulevard
Macomber, John D.; James, Griffin H.Case HBS-210070-EFinanceTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. A real estate developer assesses its ability to capture the benefits of investing in LEED Platinum, Vedic Design, and EnergyStar components in new buildings. The building at 2000 Tower Oaks Boulevard in Rockville, Maryland is said to be the healthiest building in the National Capital Region. Does this matter? Can the developer realize higher rents because of this? The develo...Starting at €8.20
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Water Shortage and Property Investing In Mexico City
Macomber, John D.; Garcia-Cuellar, Regina; James, Griffin H.Case HBS-210085-EFinanceTo maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. A commercial property company evaluates water risks including the government's ability to remedy, the company's operating exposure and mitigation, and whether to relocate because of water risk. A real estate fund manager assesses investment prospects in Mexico City in the context of a major water supply and distribution crisis facing one of the world's largest cities. Can th...Starting at €8.20
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Venture Capital Vignettes: Difficult Financings
Hardymon, G. Felda; Leamon, AnnCase HBS-809003-EFinanceThese three short vignettes depict investment professionals considering difficult financings for companies in their portfolios. For one reason or another, each company has under-performed expectations. Should the protagonist recommend that the firm participate or not, or should he try to revise it? Can the firm exercise any influence, and are the potential gains worth the time and effort that will be required?Starting at €8.20