Roy Smith

Olivetti - Telecom Italia

By  Ingo Walter,  Nico Bonelli,  Roy Smith
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The European market for corporate control has undergone rapid change. Together with attempted takeover of Thyssen by Krupp and their eventual merger, and the successful hostile takeover of Mannesmann by Vodafone Airtouch, the takeover of Telecom Italia by Olivetti was a path-breaking event in this process.

    Published 01 Jan 2000

    Reference 4919

    Topic Economics & Finance

    Industry Telecommunications,  Wireless

    Region Europe

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    Olivetti - Telecom Italia

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    The European market for corporate control has undergone rapid change. Together with attempted takeover of Thyssen by Krupp and their eventual merger, and the successful hostile takeover of Mannesmann by Vodafone Airtouch, the takeover of Telecom Italia by Olivetti was a path-breaking event in this process.
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      Alliance Capital Management

      By  Roy Smith,  Ingo Walter
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      Case analysis and case questions dealing with valuation of an asset management firm and its strategic alternatives within the context of a rapidly evolving mutual fund and pension fund sector.

        Published 12 Jan 1996

        Reference 4673

        Topic Economics & Finance

        Industry Capital Markets

        Region North America

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        Alliance Capital Management

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        Case analysis and case questions dealing with valuation of an asset management firm and its strategic alternatives within the context of a rapidly evolving mutual fund and pension fund sector.
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          The Pursuit of Chase Manhattan

          By  Roy Smith,  Ingo Walter
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          Challenge by an institutional investor to the control of one of the oldest and largest U.S. banking companies. How this challenge led to the merger of Chase with Chemical Bank.

            Published 01 Jan 1995

            Reference 4674

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Industry Banking

            Region North America

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            The Pursuit of Chase Manhattan

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            Challenge by an institutional investor to the control of one of the oldest and largest U.S. banking companies. How this challenge led to the merger of Chase with Chemical Bank.
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              Crédit Lyonnais

              By  Roy Smith,  Ingo Walter
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              This case deals with the development of a pan-European universal banking strategy by a major state-controlled financial institution. First, can Crédit Lyonnais (CL) make a multi-market retail and corporate banking strategy work in Europe, where it faces entrenched competition and vastly different banking markets in the various EU countries?

                Published 01 Jan 1994

                Reference 4316

                Topic Economics & Finance

                Industry Financial Services,  Banking

                Region Europe

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                Crédit Lyonnais

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                This case deals with the development of a pan-European universal banking strategy by a major state-controlled financial institution. First, can Crédit Lyonnais (CL) make a multi-market retail and corporate banking strategy work in Europe, where it faces entrenched competition and vastly different banking markets in the various EU countries?
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                  The General Electric Company and Its Bankers

                  By  Roy Smith,  Ingo Walter
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                  Problem: how should Dennis Dammerman, CFO of GE, go about raising $5.5 billion to finance the all-cash acquisition of the RCA Corporation?

                    Published 01 Jan 1990

                    Reference 4402

                    Topic Economics & Finance

                    Industry Investment Management

                    Region North America

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                    The General Electric Company and Its Bankers

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                    Problem: how should Dennis Dammerman, CFO of GE, go about raising $5.5 billion to finance the all-cash acquisition of the RCA Corporation?
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                      The Aquisition of Martell

                      By  Roy Smith,  Ingo Walter
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                      This case study is a description of the contested takeover of Martell & Cie by Joseph Seagram & Sons in 1987. Students are required to assume the role of one of four main participants in the events surrounding the acquisition: Martell-Martell (France), Joseph Seagram & Sons (Canada), Grand Metropolitan plc (UK) and the French Ministry of Finance.

                        Published 01 Jan 1989

                        Reference 4416

                        Topic Economics & Finance

                        Industry Food and Beverages Production,  Wine and Spirits

                        Region Europe

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                        The Aquisition of Martell

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                        This case study is a description of the contested takeover of Martell & Cie by Joseph Seagram & Sons in 1987. Students are required to assume the role of one of four main participants in the events surrounding the acquisition: Martell-Martell (France), Joseph Seagram & Sons (Canada), Grand Metropolitan plc (UK) and the French Ministry of Finance.
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                          Eurotunnel- Equity

                          By  Roy Smith,  Ingo Walter
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                          The case discusses a major project financing in Europe from the perspective of stock market investors, evaluating the potential risks and returns involved.

                            Published 01 Jan 1989

                            Reference 4528

                            Topic Economics & Finance

                            Industry Railroad Manufacture,  Banking,  Construction

                            Region Europe

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                            Eurotunnel- Equity

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                            The case discusses a major project financing in Europe from the perspective of stock market investors, evaluating the potential risks and returns involved.
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