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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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    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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      Gassled: Regulation Risk in Low-Risk Norway

      By  Pierre Hillion,  Jean Wee
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      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.

        Published 30 Jul 2018

        Reference 6370

        Length 32 page(s)

        Topic Economics & Finance

        Region Europe

        Industry Chemicals,  Renewables & Environment

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        Gassled: Regulation Risk in Low-Risk Norway

        By  Pierre Hillion,  Jean Wee
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        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.
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          Strong Industry, Safe and Healthy Environment? Making Chemicals Safety Policy in the EU

          By  Douglas Webber,  Claudia Gehlen
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          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.

            Published 01 Nov 2006

            Reference 5362

            Length 23 page(s)

            Topic Economics & Finance

            Region Europe

            Industry Automotive,  Chemicals

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            Strong Industry, Safe and Healthy Environment? Making Chemicals Safety Policy in the EU

            By  Douglas Webber,  Claudia Gehlen
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            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.
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              Pine Products Inc.: Value Drivers and Balanced Scorecard

              By  S. David Young,  Regine Slagmulder
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              This case describes how Pine Products, a formerly state-owned company in the chemicals industry, transformed itself into a high-performance organization following its privatization. It highlights the need for the company to redesign its performance measurement and reward systems in line with the Value-Based Management philosophy implemented by the holding company.

                Published 01 Jan 2004

                Reference 5190

                Length 7 page(s)

                Topic Economics & Finance

                Region Europe

                Industry Chemicals

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                Pine Products Inc.: Value Drivers and Balanced Scorecard

                By  S. David Young,  Regine Slagmulder
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                This case describes how Pine Products, a formerly state-owned company in the chemicals industry, transformed itself into a high-performance organization following its privatization. It highlights the need for the company to redesign its performance measurement and reward systems in line with the Value-Based Management philosophy implemented by the holding company.
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                  The West European Petrochemicals Industry in 1994

                  By  Karel Cool,  James Henderson
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                  The case describes the development of the petrochemical industry in Europe, the major European competitors, global demand and supply conditions, attempts at industry restructuring and self-regulation. It takes stock of the industry in 1994 as it is poised to enter another period of investing.

                    Published 01 Jan 1997

                    Reference 4791

                    Length 36 page(s)

                    Topic Economics & Finance

                    Region Europe

                    Industry Chemicals

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                    The West European Petrochemicals Industry in 1994

                    By  Karel Cool,  James Henderson
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                    The case describes the development of the petrochemical industry in Europe, the major European competitors, global demand and supply conditions, attempts at industry restructuring and self-regulation. It takes stock of the industry in 1994 as it is poised to enter another period of investing.
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                      The Basle Chemicals Firms and Environmental Politics in Switzerland

                      By  Douglas Webber
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                      Business has traditionally enjoyed a pre-eminent position in the Swiss political economy. This case looks at political conflicts over chemicals and biotechnology regulation and Swiss entry into the European Economic Area, showing how the growing environmentalist movements have challenged this position and that important changes in the Swiss political economy may be imminent.

                        Published 01 Jan 1993

                        Reference 4222

                        Length 22 page(s)

                        Topic Economics & Finance

                        Region Europe

                        Industry Pharmaceuticals,  Biotechnology,  Chemicals

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                        The Basle Chemicals Firms and Environmental Politics in Switzerland

                        By  Douglas Webber
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                        Business has traditionally enjoyed a pre-eminent position in the Swiss political economy. This case looks at political conflicts over chemicals and biotechnology regulation and Swiss entry into the European Economic Area, showing how the growing environmentalist movements have challenged this position and that important changes in the Swiss political economy may be imminent.
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