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IKEA Enters Spain
Berrone, Pascual; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deCase SM-1592-EStrategyThe case provides an update of the Catalan furniture industry, describing the entry and success of IKEA and the closure of half of the Catalan furniture companies. It addresses the question of why the Catalan companies did not follow IKEA's model and stresses the different configuration of the value chain.Starting at €8.20
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Creating a Cluster around a Clown: The Montreal Circus Cluster (A)
Berrone, Pascual; Blázquez, María Luisa; Diego, Enrique deCase SM-1597-EInnovation and Change, StrategyThe case examines the situation of Cirque du Soleil in its early years. Despite initial success, Guy Laliberté, founder and CEO of Cirque du Soleil, is facing a number of challenges, including aspects such as increasing competition, access to the pool of talent, location and growth. All of these elements are in Laliberté's mind just before meeting with Jean Doré, the mayor of Montreal. Laliberté thinks that it will be a great opportunity to ask f...Starting at €8.20
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El Agro Food Cluster en la región Central de Dinamarca (B)
Berrone, Pascual; Blázquez, María LuisaCase SM-1617Economics, Innovation and Change, StrategyEn el caso se describe una iniciativa en Jutlandia Central que consiste en un parque empresarial que aspira a convertirse en un (micro)clúster. Paul Cornillon, presidente del consejo del Danish Food Cluster, tiene que sacar adelante la iniciativa ahora que el clúster se ha lanzado oficialmente. Para la redacción del caso se han tomado como base datos ya publicados y entrevistas con miembros del Gobierno, el equipo gestor del Agro Food Park y otr...Starting at €5.74
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Volkswagen AG: Valuation in 2009 (B)
Bischof, Anton; Vergara, CarlesCase F-899-EFinanceThe purpose of this case is to introduce two of the most basic and used valuation techniques: dividend discount model (DDM) and multiples valuation. Students are required to value Volkswagen AG in the context of its merger agreement with Porsche and a major economic crisis that strongly affected the car industry. This case is designed for use at the beginning of a standard MBA Corporate Finance course, but can also be placed in any valuation modu...Starting at €5.74
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Volkswagen AG: Valuation in 2009 (A)
Saffi, Pedro; Vergara, CarlesCase F-845-EFinanceThe purpose of this case is to introduce two of the most basic and used valuation techniques: dividend discount model (DDM) and multiples valuation. Students are required to value Volkswagen AG in the context of its merger agreement with Porsche and a major economic crisis that strongly affected the car industry. This case is designed for use at the beginning of a standard MBA Corporate Finance course, but can also be placed in any valuation modu...Starting at €8.20
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The MBO of Hoffmann Saveurs - Teaching Note
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Vergara, CarlesTeaching Note FT-107-EFinanceA business that makes flavors for use in the food industry (for example, lemon vodka, apple tequila, strawberry yogurt). Large clients. It has a turnover of ?15 million. The founder and owner wants to retire and is considering selling the business. The two main executives decide to buy him out with the help of a private equity fund specializing in mezzanine debt and junior debt.Starting at €0.00
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The Catalan Textile Industry (A)
Berrone, Pascual; Blázquez, María LuisaCase SM-1595-EInnovation and Change, StrategyThe case briefly describes the Catalan textile industry, its structure and the different approaches they followed to respond to changing trends in the industry, compared with companies such as Inditex. It relates the challenges brought on by globalization and how they affected the industry in Catalonia.Starting at €8.20
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Los múltiplos en la valoración de empresas
Vergara, Carles; Gil, ArnauTechnical Note FN-628FinanceStarting at €8.20
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El MBO de Hoffmann Saveurs
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Vergara, CarlesCase F-927FinanceHoffmann Saveurs es una empresa dedicada a la producción y venta de sabores para la industria alimentaria (por ejemplo, para el vodka de limón, el tequila de manzana o el yogur de fresa). Cuenta con importantes clientes y un volumen de negocio de 15 millones. Su fundador y propietario ha decidido jubilarse y se está planteando venderla. Los dos principales directivos se plantean adquirir la empresa con la ayuda de un fondo privado de inversión e...Starting at €8.20
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The MBO of Hoffmann Saveurs
Martínez Abascal, Eduardo; Vergara, CarlesCase F-927-EFinanceA business that makes flavors for use in the food industry (for example, lemon vodka, apple tequila, strawberry yogurt). Large clients. It has a turnover of 15 million of euros. The founder and owner wants to retire and is considering selling the business. The two main executives decide to buy him out with the help of a private equity fund specializing in mezzanine debt and junior debt.Starting at €8.20