Michael Barrett Michael Bacci Michael Ploch Bhargavi Bheemanapalli FIN 6416 Case 1: Valuing Coca Cola stock Executive Summary The case that has been presented is a valuation of Coca Cola‚ its current stock price‚ and whether Coca Cola has the potential to be a good recommendation for clients to add to their portfolios. The analysis herein takes into account historical Coca Cola financial information‚ and uses the information to ascertain whether or not Coca Cola‚ at its current stock
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Al Gore’s presentation on global warming has opened minds across the globe. He has set a level of awareness and elevated thinking through any reasonable person’s logic concerning the well being of the planet. The theory has developed into facts‚ and consumers are making a conscious effort at the cash register by purchasing more “Earth- friendly” merchandise. Rather than conflict with the environment‚ consumer decisions and responsibilities play a major role in the prosperity and future of our planet
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Harvard Business Case: Ducati Introduction After the introduction of Federico Minoli‚ Ducati has transformed from a company on the verge of bankruptcy into one of the most profitable motorcycle manufacturers in the world. But this is not enough for Minoli‚ who currently considers entering the Harley Davidson niche: introducing a Ducati cruiser. However‚ according to the analysis below – prepared using some basic strategic questions - this would not be a very wise
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IDEO Product Development: Case Analysis The FAB 5 February 28‚ 2013 Adedeji Akindele-Alo Lexi Artrip Elizabeth Lowder Morrell Turner Jessica Wright PROBLEM DEFINITION The ideas of IDEO and Handspring were different from one another in terms of development and time frame. Additionally‚ IDEO was working on products directly competitive to one another with the projects assigned by 3com and Handspring. The primary issue in the IDEO Product Development case is the question of whether
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Cinemex Cinemex is a Mexican venture started by two Mexicans (Dávila and Fastlicht) and one American (Heyman) entrepreneurs‚ which met while doing their MBA degree at Harvard University. The venture consisted in creating a new cinema experience‚ including more screens and movie prints (4-14) per theater‚ excellent seating/service and outstanding projection and sound presentations never seen before in Mexico. 1. Defining the Problems There are several decisions that need to be done as Cinemex is
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Clara had used her connections with her district representative‚ Col. Alexander de Witt‚ to get a job at the Patent Office. She became one of the first female clerks working as a U.S. Patent officer. Unfortunately‚ when the fifteenth president‚ James Buchanan‚ took office‚ she was dismissed due to her position being eliminated. Yet‚ she returned to the Patent Office when the Civil War broke out. She wanted to help as much as she could‚ so she offered to do the work of two clerks for the price
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Real Madrid strategy (to buying a worldwide class player)‚ planning in 2008 required worrying about the talent. Which is the talent are getting older and older. 2. Competition between professional club such as CHELSEA in buying some player‚ in this case Chelsea can bring a world class player with extraordinary’ price to the club. It makes Real Madrid board worry about this condition. 3. In soccer there is an uncertainty factor‚ such as lose the match or get knockdown from the big competition. 4
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assumptions that are neither conservative nor reliable. In a similar vein‚ Alexander’s “DIY” approach is not only exemplar of naiveté‚ but also suggestive of many implications that were overlooked in his proposal. And‚ even more discouraging‚ a best-case scenario analysis reveals that even without complication‚ there is little room for error afforded by the plan. Therefore‚ I would not advise Alexander to move forward with his investment strategy‚ as its potential for reward is far outweighed by its
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Overview: Industry * Mature product by 1990. Little or no growth domestically (Italy) * Export market experiencing large growth (20-25% per yr in European countries) Expect 2/3 of new demand from Eastern European market. Demand is high because they wanted low-priced basic food products * Limited or no seasonal demand * Highly competitive domestically over 2000 pasta manufacturers in Italy. Declining margins. * Pasta market is extremely price sensitive. * Barilla is the market leader in Italy
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situations where a director or officer acting on behalf of a corporation personally commits a tort‚ he and the corporation are jointly liable and it is unnecessary to discuss the issue of piercing the corporate veil. The doctrine is often used in cases where liability is found‚ but the corporation is insolvent. Corporations exist in part to shield the personal assets of shareholders from personal liability for the debts or actions of a corporation. Unlike a general partnership or sole proprietorship
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