HBSP (USA)
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New Earth Mining, Inc. (Spanish version)
Fruhan, William E.; Wang, WeiCase HBS-917S19FinanceNew Earth Mining is one of the largest producers of precious metals in the U.S. While the firm operates mines primarily in the U.S. and Canada, it has also made substantial investments in gold exploration projects in Australia and Chile. New Earth has been very successful and has a large amount of cash on the balance sheet, a simple debt structure, and a reasonable leverage ratio with liquidity risk. With a strong financial position, the firm con...Starting at €8.20
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Nalli Silk Sarees (A)
Narayanan, V.G.; Arora, Namrata; Muthuram, VidhyaCase HBS-113004-EFinanceNalli Silk Sarees Private Limited was a family owned and operated business that retailed Indian ethnic wear. This 83-year old company had enjoyed impressive growth with a $95 million turnover, a 22 store retail footprint, and had outdone its competitors by being the only player in its segment to have a national presence. Headquartered in Chennai, India, the company built its unique national brand by emphasizing innovation, customer centric practi...Starting at €8.20
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Chronology of the Asian Financial Crisis
Alfaro, Laura; Di Tella, Rafael; Kim, ReneeCase HBS-708001-EFinanceIn July 1997, Thailand became the first Asian "tiger" economy to abandon its fixed exchange rate system in response to speculative attacks on its currency. Investors started to flee Asia, and the crisis rapidly spread to other countries. Central banks spent billions of dollars to try and defend their currencies, only to seek emergency bailouts from the International Monetary Fund. This case presents a chronology of events that unraveled during th...Starting at €8.20
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Canadian Pacific's Bid for Norfolk Southern, Teaching Note
Esty, Benjamin C.; Mayfield, E. ScottTeaching Note HBS-218035-EFinanceTeaching note for case 216057.Starting at €0.00
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Sobha Group Real Estate: Backward Integration for Quality
Macomber, John D.; Thapar, AlpanaCase HBS-219034-EFinanceFrom humble beginnings in Kerala, India, Mr. PNC Menon built a reputation for quality, detail, and trustworthiness, earning him major construction commissions in the Gulf region. This paved the way for venturing into real estate development in Dubai, UAE. Striving to control quality and schedule, his firm, Sobha Middle East, self-performs a wide range of tasks - an unusual set of choices in the global real estate and construction industry. In mid...Starting at €8.20
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Constellation Brands' Investment in Canopy Growth: Aiming High
Gilson, Stuart C.; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-220044-EFinanceIn 2017, Constellation Brands, the U.S. based beverage company, acquired a 9.9% equity interest in the Canadian marijuana company, Canopy Growth. In 2018, Constellation announced a subsequent investment in Canopy-taking its ownership interest to 37%. However, Canopy's performance had been volatile and net losses had increased since the investment. In an effort to get into the cannabis market early, had Constellation Brands been too early?Starting at €8.20
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Sarvajal: Water for All
Macomber, John D.; Sinha, MonaCase HBS-211028-EFinanceEntrepreneur wrestles with business model using SMS and RFID technology, franchising, and leasing to rapidly grow off-the-grid water purification business without subsidies. The company seeks to provide potable water services to rural and urban India wherStarting at €8.20
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Schneider Electric: Becoming the Global Specialist in Energy Management
Macomber, John D.; Tahilyani, RachnaCase HBS-212082-EFinanceGlobal electrical products company assesses growth and market demands in India. Company must decide between a products acquisition or developing a service business. Students need to be aware of different country conditions, demands on implementation of different strategies, impact on culture. Also discusses energy performance contracting in the context of making India energy generation capability more efficient.Starting at €8.20
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Hayman Capital Management
Greenwood, Robin; Messina, Julie; Dourdeville, JaredCase HBS-212091-EFinanceIn late December 2011, Hayman Capital founder and portfolio manager Kyle Bass was reviewing Japanese government budget projections for 2012. The projections appeared contrary to Hayman Capital's views on Japan, where the fund had built a bearish position. Japan had the world's highest debt burden, whether expressed as a percentage of GDP or government revenue. Guided by recent global events, Bass forecast that Japan would soon experience increase...Starting at €8.20
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BASIX (Abridged)
Cole, Shawn; Tufano, PeterCase HBS-213035-EFinanceBASIX, an Indian microfinance corporation, must decide whether to continue to sell weather insurance to its clients. A brand-new financial product, weather insurance pays if measured rainfall during the growing season falls below a pre-specified limit. Mr. Sattaiah, managing director of the BASIX's bank, considers a revised insurance policy for the coming season, weighing the costs and potential risks of expanding the product against the potentia...Starting at €8.20