Sylvie Bergeron

Deutsche Börse's Strategy Derailed by the Hedge Funds - Version for Board Simulation

By  Philippe Haspeslagh,  Ludo Van der Heyden,  Sylvie Bergeron
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The case describes the context faced by the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Boerse (DB), the German Stock Exchange, following its hostile bid to acquire the London Stock Exchange (LSE), notably the events that led to a confrontation with UK hedge funds (TCI, Atticus) seeking to derail DB’s plans.

    Published 24 Jan 2020

    Reference 6568

    Topic Strategy

    Industry Financial Services

    Region Europe

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    Deutsche Börse's Strategy Derailed by the Hedge Funds - Version for Board Simulation

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    The case describes the context faced by the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Boerse (DB), the German Stock Exchange, following its hostile bid to acquire the London Stock Exchange (LSE), notably the events that led to a confrontation with UK hedge funds (TCI, Atticus) seeking to derail DB’s plans.
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      Board Leadership Successions at Hewlett-Packard - The 1999-2014 Roller Coaster (A): Carly Fiorina, 1999-2005

      By  Ludo Van der Heyden,  Sylvie Bergeron
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      The case presents describes the tumultuous leadership of Carly Fiorina at HP, from her nomination as CEO, then chair, and early attempts at strategic change (a move to buy PwC Consulting) to a major acquisition (Compaq) and ultimately her removal by a board coup. At the time she was fired (and replaced by Mark Hurd from NCR) the share price was rising and results were coming through.

        Published 27 May 2016

        Reference 6075

        Topic Strategy

        Industry Information Technology and Services

        Region North America

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        Board Leadership Successions at Hewlett-Packard - The 1999-2014 Roller Coaster (A): Carly Fiorina, 1999-2005

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        The case presents describes the tumultuous leadership of Carly Fiorina at HP, from her nomination as CEO, then chair, and early attempts at strategic change (a move to buy PwC Consulting) to a major acquisition (Compaq) and ultimately her removal by a board coup. At the time she was fired (and replaced by Mark Hurd from NCR) the share price was rising and results were coming through.
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          Chairman's Job (A): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

          By  Stanislav Shekshnia,  Sylvie Bergeron
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          Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.

            Published 24 Mar 2014

            Reference 6050

            Topic Strategy

            Industry Construction

            Region Other Regions

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            Chairman's Job (A): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

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            Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.
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              Northeland Chairman's Job (B): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

              By  Stanislav Shekshnia,  Sylvie Bergeron
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              Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.

                Published 24 Mar 2014

                Reference 6050

                Topic Strategy

                Industry Construction

                Region Other Regions

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                Northeland Chairman's Job (B): Ups and Downs in the Board Room

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                Two young Russian entrepreneurs create a sizeable and profitable construction business through a series of acqusitions and restructuring efforts. As it begins to grow at high pace, they seek to create an effective system of corporate governance. They engage the ex-CEO of an investment company as chairman of the newly formed board with a majority of independent directors.
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                  VNU's Strategy Derailed by Active Investors

                  By  Philippe Haspeslagh,  Sylvie Bergeron,  Justin Brodie-Smith
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                  The case focuses on the Nielsen Company, formerly known as VNU, facing investor opposition to its acquisition of IMS Health for euro 5.8 billion. It first describes the history of VNU and strategy of its CEO Robert van den Bergh as it redeploys its assets between 2000 and 2005 towards Marketing Information, and away from print media.

                    Published 01 Apr 2007

                    Reference 5433

                    Topic Strategy

                    Region Europe

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                    VNU's Strategy Derailed by Active Investors

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                    The case focuses on the Nielsen Company, formerly known as VNU, facing investor opposition to its acquisition of IMS Health for euro 5.8 billion. It first describes the history of VNU and strategy of its CEO Robert van den Bergh as it redeploys its assets between 2000 and 2005 towards Marketing Information, and away from print media.
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                      Deutsche Börse´s Strategy Derailed by the Hedge Funds

                      By  Philippe Haspeslagh,  Sylvie Bergeron
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                      This case focuses on the conflict between the Hedge Funds and the Board and Management of Deutsche Börse, following Deutsche Börse's hostile offer for the London Stock Exchange. It allows participants to role play the perspectives of the Supervisory Board, led by Dr. Breuer, the CEO, Werner Seifert, the Hedge Funds (TCI, Atticus) and traditional investors (including Fidelity and Merrill Lynch).

                        Published 01 Jan 2007

                        Reference 5409

                        Topic Strategy

                        Region Europe

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                        Deutsche Börse´s Strategy Derailed by the Hedge Funds

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                        This case focuses on the conflict between the Hedge Funds and the Board and Management of Deutsche Börse, following Deutsche Börse's hostile offer for the London Stock Exchange. It allows participants to role play the perspectives of the Supervisory Board, led by Dr. Breuer, the CEO, Werner Seifert, the Hedge Funds (TCI, Atticus) and traditional investors (including Fidelity and Merrill Lynch).
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