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Texas Pacific Group--J. Crew
Roberts, Michael J.; Sahlman, William A.; Barley, LaurenCase HBS-808017-EFinanceDescribes Texas Pacific Group's purchase and operation of J. Crew, the catalog and specialty clothing retailer. Highlights the issues involved in financing such a transaction, and then focuses on the operational challenges of turning around the business, and of TPG's intensive involvement in the running of the business. Details the improvements in the business, and then the retrenchment, leaving the business facing a significant debt payment comi...Starting at €8.20
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The "It" Factor? Two Sigma, Venn, and Factor Analysis
Evans, Richard B.; Pachauri, AbhinavCase DARDEN-F-1989-EFinanceThis case follows the protagonist, chief investment officer of a multifamily office, as she debates whether or not Venn, a factor-based portfolio attribution tool developed by quant manager Two Sigma, will be a beneficial tool for her firm. Using Venn, she starts looking into possible hedge fund investments in hope of both further diversifying her clients’ portfolios and hedging against a possible future downturn in markets. The case introduces t...Starting at €8.20
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Zoots--Financing Growth (A)
Roberts, Michael J.; Sahlman, William A.; Krasnow, ToddCase HBS-807139-EFinanceTraces the genesis and founding of Zoots, the largest chain of dry cleaning establishments in the U.S. Founded by some of the founders of the very successful Staples chain, the company raises a very large amount of capital without fully proving its business model, and by 2006 is in need of yet more funding. Pushes students to dissect the business model and current operations--and their financial performance--and figure out what went wrong initial...Starting at €8.20
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Rebalancing the Russell Indices: Beta and Volatility -Teaching Note
Evans, Richard B.; Pachauri, AbhinavTeaching Note DARDEN-F-1938TN-EFinanceTeaching note for product F-1938Starting at €0.00
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Eric Weston
Roberts, Michael J.; Sharpe, James M.Case HBS-813045-EFinanceFacing bankruptcy or keeping the doors open, Eric Weston assesses his continued survival in the retail garden supply business he has owned for seven years. Eric Weston is struggling to keep his garden supply business alive. Revenues are up slightly from last year but profits are down in a poor economy as he attempts to integrate an expensive recent acquisition. The deal he struck with the old owner restricts a number of his options and the banker...Starting at €8.20