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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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Livedoor, Teaching Note
Greenwood, RobinTeaching Note HBS-209025-EFinanceTeaching Note for 206138.Starting at €0.00
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How to Win in Emerging Markets: Lessons from Japan
Ichii, Shigeki; Hattori, Susumu; Michael, DavidArticle HBS-R1205J-EIn the 20th century, Japanese multinationals established themselves as powerhouse exporters in developed markets. Names like Sony, Toyota, and Honda became commonplace. But in this century, growth in developed markets has slowed: Goldman Sachs forecasts that these markets will grow at an average annual rate of 2% until 2020, whereas the BRIC economies are expected to grow at an average annual rate of nearly 7%. To prosper now, Japanese companies ...Starting at €8.20
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Opportunity Partners, Teaching Note
Greenwood, RobinTeaching Note HBS-208139-EFinanceTeaching Note for [208097].Starting at €0.00
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Aderans
Khurana, Rakesh; Greenwood, Robin; Egawa, MasakoCase HBS-209090-EFinanceSteel Partners is a U.S.-based hedge fund that has made a large investment in Japan-based wigmaker Aderans. The case is set at the close of the annual meeting in May 2008, when shareholders have voted against all incumbent board members. Steel Partners must act quickly. The case serves as an overview of corporate governance issues in Japan, as well as describing the costs and benefits of the "stakeholder" view of corporate governance.Starting at €8.20
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What the West Doesn't Get About China
Stalk, George; Michael, DavidArticle HBS-F1106A-EIt's well known that China has been working to spur domestic consumption. But it's making faster progress than many outsiders realize; for example, China is already the first or second largest market in a number of important consumer categories. Here are some trends Western multinationals should be aware of, along with advice on how to better position themselves so that they don't get left behind.Starting at €8.20
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A Chinese Approach to Management
Hout, Thomas M.; Michael, DavidArticle HBS-R1409J-EAt first glance, China, which is known for large, often inefficient state-owned enterprises, might appear an unlikely source of fresh management thinking. Yet Chinese companies have a lot to teach the world about today's business imperatives: responsiveness, improvisation, flexibility, and speed. To cope with their turbulent environment, the Chinese have developed those capabilities and learned to build everything--from skilled recruits to suppli...Starting at €8.20
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NEC Electronics
Foley, C. Fritz; Greenwood, Robin; Quinn, JamesCase HBS-209001-EFinanceWhy do shares in NEC Electronics, a publicly listed subsidiary of Japan conglomerate NEC trade at a discount to their fundamental value? Can Perry Capital, a U.S. hedge fund, restructure this subsidiary and generate significant returns? This case provides students with an opportunity to analyze Perry's decision to invest in NEC Electronics. In doing so, it asks for the reasons that NEC might take actions that destroy value and shift value away fr...Starting at €8.20
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NEC Electronics, Teaching Note
Greenwood, Robin; Foley, C. FritzTeaching Note HBS-209028-EFinanceTeaching Note for [209001].Starting at €0.00