HBSP (USA)
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Ultimate Fighting Championship: License to Operate (A)
Serafeim, George; Welch, KyleCase HBS-112011-EAccounting and ControlThe case describes the challenges that Ultimate Fighting Championship faced as a result of regulatory opposition and loss of the license to operate. The genesis of the business idea, the subsequent growth, and the fall of the UFC are described. The case concludes with Lorenzo Fertitta deciding whether to invest in the company.Starting at €8.20
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GoodGuide
Serafeim, George; Eccles, Robert G.; Clay, Tiffany A.Case HBS-112031-EAccounting and ControlGoodGuide, a high-technology start-up company, founded by University of California Professor at Berkeley Dara O'Rourke is at a critical junction. The venture capital funded company has yet to find the business model to monetize a very promising product that provides consumers and manufacturers with information about the sustainability of a product.Starting at €8.20
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KKR: Leveraging Sustainability
Eccles, Robert G.; Serafeim, George; Clay, Tiffany A.Case HBS-112032-EEntrepreneurshipThe case describes KKR's Green Portfolio Program, one of the firm's environmental initiatives, which has achieved $160 million in cost savings. While pleased with its progress in achieving greater energy efficiency and reduced carbon emissions, the firm is looking for other ways to expand its sustainability initiatives, such as in its supply chain and incorporating sustainability into its due diligence and deal making processes.Starting at €8.20
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Arcos Dorados: Decarbonizing McDonald's in Latin America
Serafeim, George; Toffel, Michael W.; Buitrago, Jenyfeer Martinez; Cal, MarianaCase HBS-623017-EKnowledge and CommunicationThis case describes the decarbonization strategy of Arcos Dorados-McDonald's largest independent franchisee, operating in 20 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean-and how the company measured its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including those generated directly by the company and by all of its suppliers. Set in May 2022, the case also describes the challenges faced by the company to understand the composition of its carbon...Starting at €8.20
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Intel: Exploring Market Opportunities in Water
Eccles, Robert G.; Edmondson, Amy C.; Serafeim, George; Farrell, Sarah E.Case HBS-412100-ESeeking to move beyond chip-making and offer sophisticated IT solutions in the form of software and hardware platforms, Intel Corporation, a leading semiconductor manufacturer in the United States, introduces a pilot project in India for testing a new platform that allows for monitoring and demand management along water distribution networks. The case describes, in detail, internal events that led to the creation of this pilot. It examines detail...Starting at €8.20
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Leasing Decision at Magnet Beauty Products, Inc.
Palepu, Krishna G.; Serafeim, GeorgeCase HBS-111039-EAccounting and ControlA fast-growing retailer is facing two different leasing options for its stores. In choosing between the two options, management is considering the potential impact of the two options on the company's financial statements, in light of the proposed new accoStarting at €8.20
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Wealth Management Crisis at UBS (A)
Healy, Paul M.; Serafeim, George; Lane, DavidCase HBS-111082-EThe case describes the challenges that UBS faced as a result of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation for tax fraud, that claimed that UBS had helped some 52,000 U.S. residents hide billions of dollars in untaxed assets in secret Swiss accounStarting at €8.20
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Leasing Decision at Magnet Beauty Products, Inc., Teaching Note
Palepu, Krishna G.; Serafeim, GeorgeTeaching Note HBS-111089-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for 111039.Starting at €0.00
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Hassina Sherjan
Eccles, Robert G.; Serafeim, George; Eccles, PhilippaCase HBS-112029-EHassina Sherjan was born in Afghanistan but grew up and was educated in the United States. A trip to Afghanistan when she was an adult inspired her to move back to her home country with two missions. The first was to educate young women through a non-profit organization she started called Aid Afghanistan for Education and a for-profit company, Boumi, that manufactures and distributes products for the home such as curtains, cushion covers, tea coz...Starting at €8.20
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Ultimate Fighting Championship: License to Operate (B)
Serafeim, George; Welch, KyleCase HBS-112081-EFinanceThe case describes the financial performance and business development of UFC after the change in ownership that happened in 2000, until 2004, when the owners are considering exiting the business.Starting at €5.74