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Joseph Vigneault & The Capital Pool Company Program
Colette Southam; Jeff McDonaldCase IVEY-9B10N013-EEntrepreneurship, FinanceJoseph Vigneault and his entrepreneurial partners wanted to raise $500,000 to pursue a new venture through the purchase of a currently existing company in the $4,000,000-5,000,000 price range. A boutique investment bank introduced them to the features of the Capital Pool Company (CPC) program. Vigneault needed to decide if a CPC was an option that he and his partners should consider. He needed to consider the effect on their ownership stake in th...Starting at €8.20
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Goodwin Wealth Management: An Acquisition Opportunity
Colette Southam; Lisa ConwayCase IVEY-9B08N029-EFinanceOn November 30, 2007, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Goodwin Wealth Management (Goodwin), decided to hire a consultant to make an assessment of his current situation. Recently, several firms had expressed interest in acquiring Goodwin. The CEO knew he would have to decide whether to consider these offers or not very soon in order to avoid a hostile bidding situation. If the CEO did decide to consider an acquisition, he would have to act qui...Starting at €8.20
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Coinorb: An Initial Coin Offering to Launch A Cryptocurrency Derivatives Exchange - Teaching Note
Rand Low; Colette Southam; Matthew WinklerTeaching Note IVEY-W29723-EFinanceTeaching note for product W29722.Starting at €0.00
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Crocs (B): Hitting the Skids
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57B-EService and Operations ManagementThrough 2007, Crocs grew rapidly, and its stock soared. In early 2008, the stock plunged, as analysts cited excess inventory. During 2008, revenues decreased, and the company restructured. The B case summarizes these developments, and asks what the company should do now.Starting at €5.74
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Pixonix Inc. - Addressing Currency Exposure
Colette Southam; Karim MoolaniCase IVEY-9B08N013-EFinance, Knowledge and Communication, StrategyThe chief financial officer of Pixonix Inc. is trying to decide if she should hedge, given the current strength of the Canadian dollar. Her company licenses proprietary software through a U.S. company that will cost $7.5 million in three months time. TheStarting at €8.20
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Acpana Business Systems Inc.: Effect of Currency Exposure on Revenue
Colette Southam; Robert SchenkelCase IVEY-9B11N010-EFinanceThe vice president of operations for Acpana Business Systems Inc., a Canadian software development and backup-as-a-service provider located in Toronto, Canada, is concerned that the recent appreciation of the Canadian dollar is significantly affecting Acpana’s revenue and undermining the company’s organic growth. The case focuses on understanding and quantifying the risks associated with exchange rate fluctuation and its impact on a firm’s revenu...Starting at €8.20
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Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific: Acquisition and Appraisal of Resort Frontier Co. Ltd. and Management of Sundance Resort Club Japan
Colette Southam; Mike Raybould; Joshua Poi; Matthew WinklerCase IVEY-W25639-EFinance, StrategyOn July 8, 2019, Barry Robinson, president and managing director of International Operations for Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific (Wyndham Destinations AP), and Liam Crawley, chief financial officer, were in receipt of a report provided by law firm Baker McKenzie’s Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions team. Wyndham Destinations AP was in the process of acquiring the privately held Resort Frontier Co. Ltd., the management company for Sundance Resor...Starting at €8.20
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Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific: Acquisition and Appraisal of Resort Frontier Co. Ltd. and Management of Sundance Resort Club Japan- Teaching Note
Colette Southam; Mike Raybould; Joshua Poi; Matthew WinklerTeaching Note IVEY-W25640-EFinance, StrategyTeaching note for product W25639.Starting at €0.00
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Crocs (C ): Back from the Dead
Lee, H; , Hoyt, D; , Marks, MCase SGSB-GS57C-EService and Operations ManagementIn 2009, many thought Crocs was “dead.” The C case presents exhibits that illustrate the company’s recovery.Starting at €8.20
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Everything is ConnectedL A New Era of Sustainability at Li & Fung
Lee, H; MelvinCase SGSB-GS87-EService and Operations ManagementLi & Fung Limited (LF), a Hong Kong-based multinational, was a global leader in consumer goods design, development, sourcing, and distribution. LF managed the entire supply chain for retailers and brands around the world by working with a network of over 15,000 supplier companies in more than 40 economies in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The company faced rising expectations on safety compliance, environment, social, and working stand...Starting at €8.20