Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Olympic Group Acquisition of IDEAL
Marina Apaydin; Hend MostafaCase IVEY-9B12M047-ELeadership and People Management, Marketing, StrategyOlympic Group (OG) was an Egyptian white goods giant that made products such as water heaters, fans, and cookers. In 1997, OG decided to buy IDEAL, a large state-owned white goods firm. Being a monopoly in its markets, IDEAL had a strong brand name and market share, which made it very attractive for OG. Also, the products that IDEAL produced — refrigerators and washing machines — complemented OG’s products. A year after the acquisition, OG had to...Starting at €8.20
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El Mawardy Jewelry: Expansion During a Recession
Marina Apaydin; Hend Mostafa; Sherif Ashraf Salem; Ali Tawfik; Jylan Sekaly; Lila MehrezCase IVEY-9B11M051-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyEl Mawardy Jewelry was an Egyptian jewelry company located in Cairo, Egypt. The company was able to attract many customers due to its variety of designs, high-quality products, and competitive prices. The friendly atmosphere and customized services provided by the salespeople helped the company gain a competitive advantage. The Mawardy family was able to build on its success and open different stores across Egypt. In 2009, the financial crisis hi...Starting at €8.20
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Apex Technology Co. Ltd.: Financing an Acquisition
Xiangyang Ma; Hongchuan Zhao; Tieshan LiCase IVEY-9B18N016-EEntrepreneurship, Finance, StrategyOn April 20, 2016, printer and ink maker Lexmark International, Inc. (Lexmark) announced that it was being acquired and taken private by a consortium comprising China-based computer hardware company Apex Technology Co., Ltd. (Apex), as well as private equity firms PAG Asia Capital (PAG) and Legend Capital (Legend). On the same day, Apex formally announced its acquisition of Lexmark for the Chinese capital market. The announcement caused a huge se...Starting at €8.20
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NIO: Developing a Business Model in China
Xiangyang Ma; Zeng Wang; Tieshan Li; Xianyi Li; Xiaomei LiCase IVEY-9B19M109-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyBy 2018, NIO Inc. was more than just a car company. By providing high-performance smart electric vehicles and the ultimate user experience, NIO had shown its commitment to creating a pleasant lifestyle for its users and creating a worldwide “user brand.”Starting at €8.20
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Ucommune: Creating a Business Model for the Co-working Space Industry in China - Teaching Note
Xiangyang Ma; Yaorong Zhu; Yixin Xue; Yiting Han; Tieshan LiTeaching Note IVEY-8B21M061-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyTeaching note for product 9B21M061.Starting at €0.00
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Ucommune: Creating a Business Model for the Co-working Space Industry in China
Xiangyang Ma; Yaorong Zhu; Yixin Xue; Yiting Han; Tieshan LiCase IVEY-9B21M061-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyUcommune was the first co-working space operator in China to submit a prospectus to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. As its basic business, Ucommune provided co-working spaces for members and customers, and gradually formed two specific space operation models: the self-operated model and the asset-light model. Ucommune also offered members comprehensive value-added services and promoted the development of a service business by establish...Starting at €8.20
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So-Young: Innovating the Business Model in China - Teaching Note
Xiangyang Ma; Xinyu Shao; Tieshan Li; Xiuhong WangTeaching Note IVEY-8B20M112-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B20M112.Starting at €0.00
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Azza Fahmy Jewellery: Expand Locally or Internationally
Marina Apaydin; Hend Mostafa; Mariam Mohamed Sherin; Mariam Ali Mobarak; Amal Mohsen Fahmy; Dina Sameh LabibCase IVEY-9B13M098-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThis is the second case in the Azza Fahmy series. This case and the three others in this series (9B13M097, 9B13M099 and 9B14M023) can be used together or on a standalone basis. This case series features a female Egyptian entrepreneur who faces the challenge of developing her self-titled jewellery brand. In this case, the entrepreneur realizes the importance of having a clear organizational structure with different departments and a clear chain of...Starting at €8.20
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Azza Fahmy Jewellery: Going Online Post-revolution (A)
Marina Apaydin; Hend Mostafa; Leila KhauliCase IVEY-9B14M023-EEntrepreneurship, StrategyThis is the fourth case in the Azza Fahmy series. This case and the three others in this series (9B13M097, 9B13M098 and 9B13M099) can be used together or on a standalone basis.Azza Fahmy Jewellery: Going Online Post-revolution (B) (9B14M024) is a supplement to this case.This case series features a female Egyptian entrepreneur who faces the challenge of developing her self-titled jewellery brand. This case describes the changes that have occurred ...Starting at €8.20
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NIO: Developing a Business Model in China - Teaching Note
Xiangyang Ma; Zeng Wang; Tieshan Li; Xianyi Li; Xiaomei LiTeaching Note IVEY-8B19M109-EStrategyTeaching note for product 9B19M109.Starting at €0.00