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    AkzoNobel

    By  Theo Vermaelen,  Sirvan Canitez
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    The case covers events leading to the hostile bid for AkzoNobel by PPG in 2017, the market response that it prompted, and AkzoNobel’s takeover defenses including the divestment of a business area and large cash payout.

      Published 02 May 2019

      Reference 6474

      Length 28 page(s)

      Topic Economics & Finance

      Region Europe

      Industry Chemicals

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      AkzoNobel

      By  Theo Vermaelen,  Sirvan Canitez
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      • Reference 6474

      • Published 02 May 2019

      • Length 28 page(s)

      • Topic Economics & Finance

      • Region Europe

      • Industry Chemicals

      The case covers events leading to the hostile bid for AkzoNobel by PPG in 2017, the market response that it prompted, and AkzoNobel’s takeover defenses including the divestment of a business area and large cash payout.
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        Infineon Technologies: Time to Cash in your Chips?

        By  Denis Gromb,  Joel Peress
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        In late 2011, Infineon (IFX), a German semiconductor company, is sitting on a €2.4bn cash balance representing 40% of its assets. As part of a financial policy review, management is receiving conflicting advice from different quarters as to whether to pay out some of the cash holdings, how much and by which methods.

          Published 25 Aug 2014

          Reference 5961

          Length 13 page(s)

          Topic Economics & Finance

          Region Global

          Industry Semiconductors

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          Infineon Technologies: Time to Cash in your Chips?

          By  Denis Gromb,  Joel Peress
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          • Reference 5961

          • Published 25 Aug 2014

          • Length 13 page(s)

          • Topic Economics & Finance

          • Region Global

          • Industry Semiconductors

          In late 2011, Infineon (IFX), a German semiconductor company, is sitting on a €2.4bn cash balance representing 40% of its assets. As part of a financial policy review, management is receiving conflicting advice from different quarters as to whether to pay out some of the cash holdings, how much and by which methods.
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            Balance Sheet Detective

            By  Elizabeth Demers
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            This is an international version of the classic ratio detective exercise that is found in many US-based textbooks and other case series. The objective is to initiate students into balance sheet analysis via the use of common-size balance sheets. The case helps students to understand how the economics of the firm are revealed in the firm’s financial statements.

              Published 25 May 2011

              Reference 5791

              Length 3 page(s)

              Topic Economics & Finance

              Region Global

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              Balance Sheet Detective

              By  Elizabeth Demers
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              • Reference 5791

              • Published 25 May 2011

              • Length 3 page(s)

              • Topic Economics & Finance

              • Region Global

              This is an international version of the classic ratio detective exercise that is found in many US-based textbooks and other case series. The objective is to initiate students into balance sheet analysis via the use of common-size balance sheets. The case helps students to understand how the economics of the firm are revealed in the firm’s financial statements.
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                Infinity Bank (A): Retail Branches and Customer Profitability

                By  Igor Vaysman,  Stephen Smyth
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                A retail bank is considering a strategy to improve branch performance. Central to the strategy is a recent study of profitability of three retail products: current accounts, credit cards, and mortgages. The strategy involves giving branch managers incentives to sell profitable products.

                  Published 03 Jan 2006

                  Reference 5348

                  Length 11 page(s)

                  Topic Economics & Finance

                  Region Europe

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                  Infinity Bank (A): Retail Branches and Customer Profitability

                  By  Igor Vaysman,  Stephen Smyth
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                  • Reference 5348

                  • Published 03 Jan 2006

                  • Length 11 page(s)

                  • Topic Economics & Finance

                  • Region Europe

                  A retail bank is considering a strategy to improve branch performance. Central to the strategy is a recent study of profitability of three retail products: current accounts, credit cards, and mortgages. The strategy involves giving branch managers incentives to sell profitable products.
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