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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.