Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Option Greeks, Insider Trading, and the Heinz Acquisition
Tomio, Davide; Augustin, Patrick; Brenner, Menachem; Subrahmanyam, MartiCase DARDEN-F-1978-EFinanceJust before Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, acquired H. J. Heinz Company on February 14, 2013, rumors had been circulating that the Omaha investing oracle had set eyes on the condiment giant. By the time the official acquisition was announced, questions had arisen about some unusual trading activity in financial markets. A very profitable trade was made on the option market just a few days before the announcement: a $90,000 trad...Starting at €8.20
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Nintendo and the Future of Video Gaming
Harris, Jared D.; Lenox, Michael; Harrison, Katharine; Reiss, Mathew; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-S-0341-EStrategyThe evolution of the video game console industry illustrates how industry dynamics can shift and change over time, as different phases of the competitive lifecycle place different demands upon firms. Historically, different generations of video game console competition illustrate how different strategies have become dominant at different times. All these insights have implications for future strategy. How will video game console makers effectivel...Starting at €8.20
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Nintendo and the Future of Video Gaming
Harris, Jared D.; Lenox, Michael; Harrison, Katharine; Reiss, Mathew; Goldberg, RebeccaCase DARDEN-S-0341StrategyThis case presents the evolution of Nintendo’s gaming technology and discusses the history of the video gaming sector over eight generations of releases. It illustrates how industry dynamics shift over time and how different phases of the competitive life cycle place different demands upon those firms that are all vying for the top position. The case provides history and context for students to discuss an age-old question: How do firms sustain a ...Starting at €8.20
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Option Greeks, Insider Trading, and the Heinz Acquisition
Tomio, Davide; Augustin, Patrick; Brenner, Menachem; Subrahmanyam, MartiCase DARDEN-F-1978FinanceJust before Warren Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc, acquired H. J. Heinz Company on February 14, 2013, rumors had been circulating that the Omaha investing oracle had set eyes on the condiment giant. By the time the official acquisition was announced, questions had arisen about some unusual trading activity in financial markets. A very profitable trade was made on the option market just a few days before the announcement: a $90,000 trad...Starting at €8.20
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Option Greeks, Insider Trading, and the Heinz Acquisition - Teaching Note
Tomio, Davide; Augustin, Patrick; Brenner, Menachem; Subrahmanyam, MartiTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1978TNFinanceTeaching note for product F-1978Starting at €0.00
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Option Greeks, Insider Trading, and the Heinz Acquisition - Teaching Note
Tomio, Davide; Augustin, Patrick; Brenner, Menachem; Subrahmanyam, MartiTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1978TN-EFinanceTeaching Note for product F-1978Starting at €0.00
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Marriott International: Hospitality’s Uncertain Future
Harris, Jared D.; Snell, Scott; Harrison, KatharineCase DARDEN-S-0396StrategyWhen industry conditions are disrupted, planning for the future can be difficult. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the hospitality industry, not only depressing demand during the height of the crisis but also holding implications going forward for hotel demand in a future “new normal.” How can mature, established organizations rethink their business models when circumstances demand it? How can firms envision possible s...Starting at €8.20
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Marriott International: Hospitality’s Uncertain Future
Harris, Jared D.; Snell, Scott A.; Harrison, KatharineCase DARDEN-S-0396-EStrategyWhen industry conditions are disrupted, planning for the future can be difficult. For instance, the COVID-19 pandemic had a profound impact on the hospitality industry, not only depressing demand during the height of the crisis but also holding implications going forward for hotel demand in a future “new normal.” How can mature, established organizations rethink their business models when circumstances demand it? How can firms envision possible s...Starting at €8.20