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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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AZA Group. Investment in a Hotel - Teaching Note
Martínez Abascal, EduardoTeaching Note FT-115-EIn January 2014, the AZA Group had to decide definitively whether to undertake the construction of a hotel in the center of Valencia, for its subsequent rental or sale, or if it opted for other real estate investments on the same site. The expected investment was 15 million euros. This case replaces the AC Hotels case F-760 from the same author.Starting at €0.00
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PolyPanel. Financing of Growth - Teaching Note
Martínez Abascal, EduardoTeaching Note FT-89-EAccounting and Control, FinancePolyPanel is a distributor of panels for new building reforms. It is located in Munich and has sales of around 3 million. It is a new company (three years old) and a small one (seven employees). PolyPanel faces the typical problems of a start up. The case illustrates the growing need for financing due to growing sales and the deterioration of policies regarding collection and inventories.Starting at €0.00
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Birch Benders - Teaching note
Lattin, J; Saucedo, MTeaching Note SGSB-E633TN-EEntrepreneurshipThe Birch Benders case follows the story of Matt LaCasse and Lizzie Ackerman as they embark on a journey to make the world’s best pancake mix. Through their trials and tribulations, the readers learn of the nuances involved in crafting an immaculate pancake recipe and then developing a business around it through effective branding, packaging, and distribution strategies. They realize that to scale the company successfully, they must retool their ...Starting at €0.00
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WestWood Foods & Drinks GmbH (B) - Teaching Note
Eufinger, Christian; Martínez Abascal, EduardoTeaching Note FT-133-EFinance, StrategyWestWood is a wholesale food and drink supplier of small supermarkets and convenience stores. It is located in a rural area in Germany and has sales of around 13 million euros. It grows above the industry average and needs further funding to finance its ongoing expansion. The company asks its main bank for a further loan and credit line. The business, as well as its P&L and balance sheets needs to be analyzed to decide whether to grant the loan r...Starting at €0.00
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Blue Shield of California - Teaching note
Chess, R; Saucedo, MTeaching Note SGSB-OIT112TN-EInformation Technologies, Service and Operations ManagementBlue Shield of California follows CEO Paul Markovich as he navigates the challenges of running one of the largest not-for-profit health care insurers in the United States. The case begins with a history of health insurance in the US, beginning in the 1870s and working through the origination of modern day health care in the 1920s. It then analyzes the modern day industry before diving into the challenges faced by Blue Shield of California today. ...Starting at €0.00
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SAP Desing Thinking Part A and B - Teaching note
Shiv, B; Saucedo, MTeaching Note SGSB-SM250TN-EStrategyThe SAP Design Thinking case follows the path of Sam Yen, Chief Design Officer at SAP, on his quest to infuse design thinking into the SAP organization. Through a series of programs and events, Yen discovered that while employees of the multinational conglomerate expressed interest in leveraging design thinking in their work, they never seemed to follow through with it. Yen and his design team experimented with a plethora of tactics—ranging from ...Starting at €0.00
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Martí Pig Farm 2016. Investment Decision - Teaching Note
Martínez Abascal, EduardoTeaching Note FT-113-EThe Martí family (Plana de Vic, Catalonia, Spain) has been dedicated for centuries to the pig farm industry. In 2002 they are considering a ¿3.5 million investment in a new farm. One of the sons suggests diversifying and investing in the stock market. The case discusses the pros and cons of every option, with special emphasis on the "other criteria to decide" different from risk and return. This case is an update of the case: The Martí Pig Farm ...Starting at €0.00
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Novocabos - Teaching Note: Management of Working Capital
Martínez Abascal, EduardoTeaching Note FT-111-ENovocabos is the Brazilian subsidiary of a multinational in the automotive components sector, an extremely competitive sector. During the economic boom years (2006-13) sales grew to 100 million Brazilian reais (R$). Novocabos made heavy capex investments and also repurchased part of the shares from the former owner. In 2014-16 the economic crisis hit the sector hard and led Novocabos into financial problems, which need a solution.Starting at €0.00
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Baby Dolls. Move to China - Teaching Note
Martínez Abascal, EduardoTeaching Note FT-90-EFinanceBaby Dolls is a manufacturer of children's dolls with sales of around 50 million. It is located in Spain in an area that produces the majority of toys consumed in Spain. Sales are highly seasonal, concentrated in the Christmas season. Due to fierce competition, margins decline. The Board of Directors wants to subcontract the production in China in order to reduce cost and protect margins. The management has to consider the consequences of that ...Starting at €0.00