Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Julie Hallman at the Falaise Foundation
Ann C. Frost; Tony S. Frost; Mary GillettCase IVEY-9B16M073-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyIn May 2014, Julie Hallman was about to assume the presidency of the struggling non-profit arts organization, the Falaise Foundation, which offered a residence for small groups of artists and scholars from around the world to work on creative endeavours at its extensive property in the South of France. The foundation was suffering financially due to a combination of weak fundraising, high operating costs, an ineffective board of trustees, and a m...Starting at €8.20
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Measuring Impairment at Dofasco
Mary Gillett; Mary-Jane MastrandreaCase IVEY-9B09B017-EAccounting and ControlIn December 2008, the ArcelorMittal Dofasco (Dofasco) accounting team was facing a significant challenge. In the past few years, Dofasco had undergone significant ownership changes, and when the firm had first been acquired the market had placed a premium share value on the Dofasco subsidiary. In light of a recent economic downturn, the accounting team was required to reassess the values assigned to the subsidiary's net assets. Dismal forecasted ...Starting at €8.20
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Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart
Mary Gillett; Chris Sturby; Leanne BowdenCase IVEY-9B14B003-EAccounting and ControlIn mid-2013, the executive chairman of Loblaw Companies Ltd. was considering whether it was in his company’s best interest to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart. In December 2012, Loblaw had announced a proposal to create a real estate investment trust to which it would initially transfer approximately 75 per cent of its substantial real estate holdings, thus unlocking value for its shareholders. At the same time, Shoppers’ shares were trading at an hist...Starting at €8.20
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epost: Evolving an Online Business
Deborah Compeau; Jane GravillCase IVEY-9B07E001-EInformation TechnologiesThe chief executive officer (CEO) of epost is preparing for a meeting with his successor. Epost, a division of Canada Post, is in a transition and many decisions will need to be made by the successor. With the introduction of the Internet, people are using regular postal services less frequently. Epost was created to generate revenue and to provide customers the ease of paying bills electronically. In 2004, epost acquired its competitor, Webdoxs....Starting at €8.20
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Waterloo Regional Police Services: The CIMS Project (B)
Jane Gravill; Deborah CompeauCase IVEY-9B07E008-EInformation TechnologiesThe chief of the Waterloo Regional Police Service was again faced with a crisis in the ongoing development of the CIMS project. It was early 2005 and he found himself again debating the future of this increasingly time-consuming and expensive project. Complicating matters now, however, was the fact that several of his partner organizations in CIMS wanted to go live with those portions of the software which had been delivered from the vendor. Thes...Starting at €5.74
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Kroeker Farms Limited: Expanding Hemp Production - Teaching Note
Mary Gillett; Jessica KellyTeaching Note IVEY-8B18B007-EAccounting and ControlTeaching Note for product 9B18B007.Starting at €0.00
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To Brew or Not to Brew: The Corkford Brewery Acquisition
Mary Gillett; Chris Sturby; Brittney MacKinnonCase IVEY-9B19B007-EAccounting and Control, EntrepreneurshipIn 2017, the president and co-owner of MacKinnon Industries was considering the opportunity to diversify his business and bring a former family business back into the MacKinnon family. With an extensive background in acquiring and managing manufacturing bStarting at €8.20
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To Brew or Not to Brew: The Corkford Brewery Acquisition - Teaching Note
Mary Gillett; Chris Sturby; Brittney MacKinnonTeaching Note IVEY-8B19B007-EAccounting and ControlTeaching note for product 9B19B007.Starting at €0.00
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Maxim Off Highway Axle Business: An Acquisition Opportunity (B)
Mary Gillett; Mark A. HeiszCase IVEY-9B12B033-EAccounting and Control, FinanceThis case is a supplement to Maxim Off Highway Axle Business: An Acquisition Opportunity (A).Starting at €5.74
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Cenabal (C)
Stewart Thornhill; Jane GravillCase IVEY-9B08M022-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThe owner of Cenabal, an organic salad dressing and bread dipping company, had obtained the funds her company required. Now, she faced the decision of how to spend the money. Some of the possibilities included expanding the product line, entering the U.S. market, or improving the distribution channels. Naturally, each of these choices had advantages and disadvantages that she must consider. This is the last supplement that follows Cenabal (A) and...Starting at €5.74