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Right Up the Middle: How Israeli Firms Go Global
Friedrich, Jonathan; Noam, Amit; Ofek, ElieArticle HBS-R1405J-EStrategySmall and midsize companies that want to expand abroad often face a daunting task: finding the sweet spot between multinationals, with their extensive resources and economies of scale, and the smaller players in the foreign markets, which have an intimate understanding of local conditions. The more than 75 Israeli companies that have transformed themselves into global players in the past four decades prove that it can be done. Their approach: Foc...Starting at €8.20
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Turkish Economy Bank and Fortis Bank: Managing a Complex Merger
Gilson, Stuart C.; Cekin, Esel; Abbott, Sarah L.Case HBS-218012-EFinanceFollowing the announcement of the merger of the Turkish Economic Bank (TEB) and Fortis Bank AS, Varol Civil, TEB's CEO, is faced with the task of executing the merger of these two entities. First, all parties must agree to the economic terms of this merger; a process that is challenging due to the complex ownership structures of these banks. Second, Civil and his team must find a way to combine the operations of the banks. With meaningful overlap...Starting at €8.20