Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Shakey’s Initial Public Offering: The Dilemma of Investing
Maria Theresa Manalac; Stefanie Mae Margaret Jakosalem; Sandeep PuriCase IVEY-9B19N021-EFinance, StrategyIn early December 2016, a student member of the Philippine Fund of the finance lab at the Asian Institute of Management was wondering whether to invest in the initial public offering (IPO) of Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures Inc. (Shakey’s). Shakey’s was theStarting at €8.20
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Investing in a Unicorn: The Case of Luckin Coffee Gone Rogue
Andrea Santiago; Fernando Martin Roxas; Maria Theresa ManalacCase IVEY-9B21N001-EFinanceLuckin Coffee Inc. (Luckin), an emerging growth firm that aimed to become the market leader in the coffee industry in China, had quickly grabbed market share by using freebies and discounts to entice cost-conscious Chinese consumers to try its products. Luckin sold its coffee and snacks through a proprietary mobile app, and customers either picked up their orders from strategically located stores or had them delivered. By the end of 2019, Luckin ...Starting at €8.20
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The Holcim Acquisition: Cementing SMC’s Leadership in the Philippines
Maria Theresa Manalac; Yusoph Maute; Sandeep PuriCase IVEY-9B21N006-EFinanceIn May 2019, a retail investor in the Philippines had to decide whether or not to immediately sell his shares in Holcim Philippines, Inc (HPI). The San Miguel Corporation had just announced the acquisition of around 86 per cent controlling interest in HPI. The price of HPI had increased considerably in the months leading up to the acquisition announcement, and this investor was anticipating a large gain. Now, he needed to run a fair value estimat...Starting at €8.20
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College Couriers Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Lindsay BrockCase IVEY-9B06B010-EAccounting and Control, Knowledge and CommunicationStudents are asked to assess a potential purchaser's personal goals and skills, as well as: financial feasibility, operating capacity and current promotional strategy to determine if a legal courier company should be purchased. Students are expected to develop detailed cash budgets, evaluate current pricing and promotional strategies, and to make recommendations about financing and the number of employees to hire under different volume assumption...Starting at €8.20
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Storybook Gardens
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Lindsay BrockCase IVEY-9B06B012-EAccounting and Control, Knowledge and CommunicationA small family-oriented recreation park owned by the Corporation of the City of London, Ontario, has received $6 million for improvements. Of this amount, $1 million has yet to be spent. Students are asked to (1) analyse the industry and competitive conditions for a family-oriented theme park; (2) organize and analyse survey results; (3) perform a straightforward sub-unit evaluation; (4) perform a vertical analysis; (5) complete two differential ...Starting at €8.20
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Forest City Tennis Club - Pro Shop and Bar Lounge
Richard H. Mimick; Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Lindsay BrockCase IVEY-9B09B008-EAccounting and Control, Entrepreneurship, Knowledge and CommunicationAfter one year of operations, the new manager of a tennis pro shop and bar lounge must prepare, with the help of the company's accountant, financial statements from notes kept throughout the year. The case is intended to be an introductory exercise in accounting for simple transactions relating to assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Adjusting entries such as amortization and cost of goods sold are required. Students are asked to complete ...Starting at €8.20
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Energy Vending, Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Lindsay BrockCase IVEY-9B09B007-EAccounting and Control, Knowledge and CommunicationThe owner of a vending operation located in Windsor, Ontario, must record all financial activities for the fiscal year to determine the company's financial success. The business sold a healthy energy product through more than 300 vending machines located in gyms, malls and educational campuses across Canada. Students are required to record transactions associated with cash, accounts receivable (including write offs, recoveries and bad debts), ret...Starting at €8.20
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Customer Management at Magellan Savings Bank Of Philippines
Sandeep Puri; Maria Theresa Manalac; Jayanthi RanjanCase IVEY-9B20A038-EMarketing, StrategyIn June 2019, a newly promoted branch manager of a bank in Davao City, Philippines, must recommend to the bank’s head office who among six loan applicants will obtain loans from the branch. She has received applications for ₱24 million in loans but can only grant ₱18 million. The branch manager needs to (a) decide how much to loan and to which customers, (b) find ways to retain valuable customers and acquire new ones, and (c) consider new avenues...Starting at €8.20
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D.M. Wenceslao and Associates Incorporated Initial Public Offering
Maria Theresa Manalac; Gian Carlo Lim; Sandeep PuriCase IVEY-9B20N025-EFinance, StrategyOn June 11, 2018, Jake Veluz, portfolio manager at BDO Asset Management had to decide whether or not to invest in the initial public offering (IPO) of D.M. Wenceslao and Associates (DMW), a Philippine-based integrated property developer. The IPO price ofStarting at €8.20
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Adept Chemical Inc.
Elizabeth M.A. Grasby; Lindsay BrockCase IVEY-9B08N019-EFinanceThe chief executive officer of a chemical company supplying cleaning and hygiene products is preparing a bid worth $3 million in new business. Students are asked to analyze the industry, construct and interpret a statement of cash flows, calculate and interpret financial ratios, perform a differential analysis, project a cash budget, calculate sales breakeven and project a statement of earnings and a balance sheet.Starting at €8.20