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Albert "Jack" Stanley in Nigeria (A)
Goldberg, Lena G.; Carr, Chad M.Case HBS-312034-EKnowledge and CommunicationThe international joint venture that successfully bid for $6 billion in contracts to build LNG trains on Nigeria's Bonny Island became entangled in a widening bribery and corruption probe triggered by an unrelated accusation against an employee of one ofStarting at €8.20
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Albert "Jack" Stanley in Nigeria (B)
Goldberg, Lena G.; Carr, Chad M.Case HBS-312035-EThe case describes Albert "Jack" Stanley's response to actions initiated against him by the U.S. Department of Justice and the SEC.Starting at €5.74
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Gracious Eloise: What Do Angels Want (A)
Goldberg, Lena G.; Kraus, Janet; Findlay, Mary BethCase HBS-312054-EEloise Bune successfully turned an idea into a product, but could she persuade angel investors that she had a business worth investing in? The case details her interactions with the angel investors and explores the role of angel investors in providing financial capital, business experience, and other assistance to start-ups.Starting at €8.20
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Albert "Jack" Stanley in Nigeria (C)
Goldberg, Lena G.; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-313019-EThe international joint venture that successfully bid for $6 billion in contracts to build LNG trains on Nigeria's Bonny Island became entangled in a widening bribery and corruption probe triggered by an unrelated accusation against an employee of one of the JV partners. The (A) case discusses the JV's "business as usual" approach to doing business in the context of Nigeria's political culture and the involvement of Albert "Jack" Stanley, the JV'...Starting at €5.74
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The Facebook IPO Litigation
Goldberg, Lena G.; Lobb, AnnelenaCase HBS-313080-EDespite its success in the social-networking space, Facebook Inc.'s May 2012 IPO was largely considered a failure. Facebook faced multiple lawsuits and its share price had dropped significantly. Adversaries contended that Facebook had misled investors and violated securities laws. Were the allegations legitimate, and did the litigation pose a serious threat to Facebook's share price?Starting at €8.20
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JetBlue: Prepare for Financing
El-Hage, Nabil N.; Payton, Christopher E.J.; Smart, DarrenCase HBS-207061-EFinanceThe CFO of JetBlue is trying to decide which of two financing proposals to pursue. A straight equity issue will dilute his principal shareholders' ownership, but seems like the safer alternative in an industry that is notorious for its high failure rate. On the other hand, a convertible debt alternative seems less dilutive, and cheaper, but brings with it an increased risk of default and financial problems. Which option should John Owen pursue?Starting at €8.20
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Kinder Morgan, Inc.--Management Buyout
El-Hage, Nabil N.; Bierbrauer, Ewa; Chew, Francine; Pierson, Leslie S.Case HBS-207123-EFinanceKinder Morgan, Inc., was a leader in the transportation and distribution of energy throughout North America, managing a master limited partnership with over $35 billion in infrastructure assets. In the summer of 2006, Richard Kinder, the founder and Chairman of Kinder Morgan, led a consortium of buyers to take the company private. The independent board of directors of Kinder Morgan must decide whether or not to accept Kinder's offer and assess th...Starting at €8.20
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Simon's Hostile Tender for Taubman (A)-(C), Teaching Note
El-Hage, Nabil N.Teaching Note HBS-208152-ETeaching Note for [205052], [205053], and [205062].Starting at €0.00
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The EC Rains on Oracle/Sun (B)
Goldberg, Lena G.Case HBS-317010-EOracle's proposed acquisition of Sun was on a fast track until the EC's antitrust concerns about open-source MySQL ignited a transatlantic war of words delaying the deal. Sun's performance suffered and its customers were approached by competitors while regulatory objections were debated and tensions rose between U.S. and EC regulators.Starting at €5.74
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From 80 Thoreau to Mooncusser Fish House & Moon Bar (A)
Goldberg, Lena G.; Bahous, SandraCase HBS-318065-EEntrepreneurshipAfter extensive planning, Ian Calhoun, (MBA 2010) who was also a chef trained in Paris at Le Cordon Bleu, and two co-founders launched 80 Thoreau, a "progressive fine dining" restaurant in Concord, MA that became a local favorite as well as a special occasion destination. After five years of successful operations, the founding team contemplated opening a second restaurant in Boston's Back Bay. Building on the game plan for and lessons learned dur...Starting at €8.20