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Ahold versus Tesco--Analyzing Performance
Srinivasan, Suraj; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-113040-EAccounting and ControlThe case relates to understanding and comparing the performance of two leading retail companies-Ahold and Tesco. The case introduces the tools of Dupont and Modified Dupont Decomposition. While performance as measured by return on equity has been similarStarting at €8.20
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Alcoa's Bid for Alcan (A)
Healy, Paul M.; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-114029-EAccounting and ControlIn spring 2007, Alcoa CEO Alain Belda was concerned about the company's market position in light of increased competition from developing markets. China's recent entry into the aluminum market was affecting both supply and demand. Furthermore, downstream and upstream product was coming on-line from other parts of the world, including Russia. As a result, Alcoa had lost its historical market dominance and stock premium. Belda was convinced that fo...Starting at €8.20
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Alcoa's Bid for Alcan (B)
Healy, Paul M.; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-114030-EAccounting and ControlIn spring 2007, Alcoa CEO Alain Belda was concerned about the company's market position in light of increased competition from developing markets. China's recent entry into the aluminum market was affecting both supply and demand. Furthermore, downstream and upstream product was coming on-line from other parts of the world, including Russia. As a result, Alcoa had lost its historical market dominance and stock premium. Belda was convinced that fo...Starting at €5.74
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Innovation at the Boston Consulting Group
Eccles, Robert G.; Narayandas, Das; Rossano, PenelopeCase HBS-313137-ELeadership and People ManagementThis case is about how the Boston Consulting Group has approached innovation from its founding to the present day. It discusses the role of the firm's talent market and client market in developing these innovations.Starting at €8.20
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Puerto Rico's COFINA Bonds: Hold or Fold
Sunderam, Adi; Viceira, Luis M.; Sesia, AldoCase HBS-218023-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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North Forty: Managing a Microsoft Family Office
Viceira, Luis M.; Parker, Cameron; Simmons, WilliamCase HBS-218036-EFinanceStarting at €8.20
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Prudential Financial - General Motors Pension Risk Transfer: Back to the Future, Teaching Note
Viceira, Luis M.; O'Brien, ShawnTeaching Note HBS-219020-EFinanceTeaching note for case 213126.Starting at €0.00
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Blackstone Alternative Asset Management in 2018
Siriwardane, Emil Nuwan; Viceira, Luis M.; O'Brien, ShawnCase HBS-219063-EFinanceIn early 2018, Blackstone announced that John McCormick would succeed Tom Hill as President and Chief Executive Officer of Blackstone Alternative Asset Management (BAAM), the largest fund-of-hedge funds in the world by a sizeable margin. As new CEO, McCormick must decide on strategic growth options for the firm as its traditional FOF business is maturing and growth in its nearly $80 billion in assets under management (AUM) is plateauing. In the r...Starting at €8.20
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Baupost Group: Finding a Margin of Safety in London Real Estate, Teaching Note
Sunderam, Adi; Viceira, Luis M.; O'Brien, Shawn; Merkel, Sam; Muanankese, FranklinTeaching Note HBS-219068-EFinanceTeaching note for case 218126.Starting at €0.00
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Blackstone Alternative Asset Management in 2018, Teaching Note
Siriwardane, Emil Nuwan; Viceira, Luis M.Teaching Note HBS-219092-EFinanceStarting at €0.00