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Richard Evans, the newly appointed General Manager of the Siam Chemicals Company (SCC) returns to his Bangkok office after a two-week absence to find his in-box full of emails from his Thai team. Under time pressure he must first prioritise and then decide how best to respond to them.
Richard Evans, the newly appointed General Manager of the Siam Chemicals Company (SCC) returns to his Bangkok office after a two-week absence to find his in-box full of emails from his Thai team. Under time pressure he must first prioritise and then decide how best to respond to them.
The case covers the ongoing Wang family dispute over the inheritance of YC Wang, the billionaire founder of Formosa Plastics Group, one of Taiwan’s most prominent industrial conglomerates, who died in 2008 at the age of 91 without leaving a will.
Reference 6613
Published 19 Feb 2021
Length 15 page(s)
Topic Family Business
Region Global
Industry Chemicals
The case covers the ongoing Wang family dispute over the inheritance of YC Wang, the billionaire founder of Formosa Plastics Group, one of Taiwan’s most prominent industrial conglomerates, who died in 2008 at the age of 91 without leaving a will.
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.
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.
This condensed case describes the attempts of a successful Swiss MNC to expand in Asia. Despite 100 years of experience in the region, its exposure remains limited. Globally run divisions continue to favour traditional western markets. Attempts to strengthen the geographic dimension with the opening of a regional headquarters in Hong Kong fail. Will the MNC miss out on Asia's booming markets?
This condensed case describes the attempts of a successful Swiss MNC to expand in Asia. Despite 100 years of experience in the region, its exposure remains limited. Globally run divisions continue to favour traditional western markets. Attempts to strengthen the geographic dimension with the opening of a regional headquarters in Hong Kong fail. Will the MNC miss out on Asia's booming markets?
In April 2010, infrastructure fund Njord Gas Infrastructure AS bought ExxonMobil’s 9.428% stake in Norwegian gas pipelines Gassled. Njord was interested in Gassled’s steady returns and Norway’s regulatory/political consistency and transparency.
Reference 6370
Published 30 Jul 2018
Length 32 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Europe
Industry Chemicals, Renewables & Environment
In April 2010, infrastructure fund Njord Gas Infrastructure AS bought ExxonMobil’s 9.428% stake in Norwegian gas pipelines Gassled. Njord was interested in Gassled’s steady returns and Norway’s regulatory/political consistency and transparency.
When a Greenpeace campaign to boycott PVC products seemed to spell disaster for Hydro Polymers, it embraced the challenge and embarked on a drive for sustainability using The Natural Step framework. The strategy was maintained after Hydro was acquired by INEOS, and ultimately led to significant changes throughout Europe's PVC industry.
Reference 6078
Published 26 Aug 2016
Length 19 page(s)
Topic Responsibility
Region Europe
Industry Chemicals
When a Greenpeace campaign to boycott PVC products seemed to spell disaster for Hydro Polymers, it embraced the challenge and embarked on a drive for sustainability using The Natural Step framework. The strategy was maintained after Hydro was acquired by INEOS, and ultimately led to significant changes throughout Europe's PVC industry.
When a Greenpeace campaign to boycott PVC products seemed to spell disaster for Hydro Polymers, it embraced the challenge and embarked on a drive for sustainability using The Natural Step framework. The strategy was maintained after Hydro was acquired by INEOS, and ultimately led to significant changes throughout Europe's PVC industry.
Reference 6078
Published 26 Aug 2016
Length 15 page(s)
Topic Responsibility
Region Europe
Industry Chemicals
When a Greenpeace campaign to boycott PVC products seemed to spell disaster for Hydro Polymers, it embraced the challenge and embarked on a drive for sustainability using The Natural Step framework. The strategy was maintained after Hydro was acquired by INEOS, and ultimately led to significant changes throughout Europe's PVC industry.
The introduction of a new class of persistent herbicides is anticipated by DuPont as a game-changer for the firm and its customers. Instead, the product creates unforeseen damage to vegetation. The mobilisation of the customer base soon extends to the general public and regulators, leading to withdrawal of the product and ultimately the sale of the DuPont business unit concerned.
Reference 6071
Published 30 Jul 2014
Length 9 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Chemicals
The introduction of a new class of persistent herbicides is anticipated by DuPont as a game-changer for the firm and its customers. Instead, the product creates unforeseen damage to vegetation. The mobilisation of the customer base soon extends to the general public and regulators, leading to withdrawal of the product and ultimately the sale of the DuPont business unit concerned.
The introduction of a new class of persistent herbicides is anticipated by DuPont as a game-changer for the firm and its customers. Instead, the product creates unforeseen damage to vegetation. The mobilisation of the customer base soon extends to the general public and regulators, leading to withdrawal of the product and ultimately the sale of the DuPont business unit concerned.
Reference 6071
Published 30 Jul 2014
Length 5 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Chemicals
The introduction of a new class of persistent herbicides is anticipated by DuPont as a game-changer for the firm and its customers. Instead, the product creates unforeseen damage to vegetation. The mobilisation of the customer base soon extends to the general public and regulators, leading to withdrawal of the product and ultimately the sale of the DuPont business unit concerned.
The introduction of a new class of persistent herbicides is anticipated by DuPont as a game-changer for the firm and its customers. Instead, the product creates unforeseen damage to vegetation. The mobilisation of the customer base soon extends to the general public and regulators, leading to withdrawal of the product and ultimately the sale of the DuPont business unit concerned.
Reference 6071
Published 30 Jul 2014
Length 6 page(s)
Topic Strategy
Region North America
Industry Chemicals
The introduction of a new class of persistent herbicides is anticipated by DuPont as a game-changer for the firm and its customers. Instead, the product creates unforeseen damage to vegetation. The mobilisation of the customer base soon extends to the general public and regulators, leading to withdrawal of the product and ultimately the sale of the DuPont business unit concerned.
In 2003, in response to pressures from environmental NGOs, scientists and perceived public opinion, the European Commission proposed a regulation requiring chemicals producers to prove the safety of some 30,000 substances that had come on to the market before 1981.
Reference 5362
Published 01 Nov 2006
Length 23 page(s)
Topic Economics & Finance
Region Europe
Industry Automotive, Chemicals
In 2003, in response to pressures from environmental NGOs, scientists and perceived public opinion, the European Commission proposed a regulation requiring chemicals producers to prove the safety of some 30,000 substances that had come on to the market before 1981.
The case series “Acquisition Wave in the Fine Chemicals Industry” examines mergers and acquisitions (M&As) issues within the merging firms’ broader industry and competitive context. Most cases on M&As focus on the value of an individual deal (synergies, price, integration issues). In this case series we take another perspective.
The case series “Acquisition Wave in the Fine Chemicals Industry” examines mergers and acquisitions (M&As) issues within the merging firms’ broader industry and competitive context. Most cases on M&As focus on the value of an individual deal (synergies, price, integration issues). In this case series we take another perspective.
