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Chan, Jessica
The Merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation (A): The Proposed Merger
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1421 | Published November 11, 2003 | 39 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
In December 1997, the CEOs of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation are evaluating the proposed terms of the merger of their two firms. This transaction promised to change the competiti... Read More
The Merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation (B): Post-Merger Experience
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1422 | Published November 11, 2003 | 20 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
With their announcement on December 8, 1997, of their proposed merger, the CEOs of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation must prepare a plan of integration of the two firms. This case p... Read More
The Merger of Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation (C): Post-Merger Experience
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1423 | Published November 11, 2003 | 15 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
This case summarizes the implementation of the plan for integrating the two merging firms, Union Bank of Switzerland and Swiss Bank Corporation. Also, the case surveys the financial performance and sh... Read More
Brazilian Beer Merger Negotiations: Companhia Cervejaria Brahma, S.A.
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1418 | Published October 16, 2003 | 30 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
In May 1999, the CEO of this company (the largest brewer in Brazil) is contemplating a bid for Antarctica, the second-largest brewer in Brazil. The primary motives are to exploit economies of scale an... Read More
The M&A "Pitch Book": Proposed Acquisition of Heller Financial by United Technologies Corporation
Bruner, Robert F. Bridges, Allison Chan, Jessica Palacios, Miguel Whitney, Karen
F-1338 | Published March 07, 2002 | 56 pages Technical Note
Collection: Darden School of Business
This technical note offers an example of a thoroughly complete "pitch book" for use as a basis of class discussion and learning. Actual pitch books are almost never made available for public use. This... Read More
Corning, Inc.: Zero-Coupon Convertible Debentures Due November 8, 2015 (B)
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1367 | Published December 14, 2001 | 4 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
In this B case, designed to follow F-1339, the money manager sees that Corning has lowered its forecast for the second time that year. As she reviews the updated valuation she did on the convertible b... Read More
Nike, Inc.: Cost of Capital
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica Forio Simulation
F-1353 | Published October 10, 2001 | 8 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
On July 5, 2001, Kimi Ford, a portfolio manager at NorthPoint Group, a mutual-fund management firm, pored over analyst write-ups of Nike, Inc., the athletic-shoe manufacturer. Nike's share price had d... Read More
Corning, Inc.: Zero-Coupon Convertible Debentures Due November 8, 2015 (A)
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1339 | Published September 21, 2001 | 17 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
In November 2000, a money manager needs to make a decision regarding an offering of convertible bonds by Corning. The analysis requires her to compare the insights available from standard descriptive ... Read More
Coke versus Pepsi, 2001
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1340 | Published September 21, 2001 | 16 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
Set in December 2000, immediately following the merger announcement between PepsiCo Inc. and the Quaker Oats Company, this case asks students to examine the implications of the merger for the rivalry ... Read More
National Railroad Passenger Corporation ("Amtrak"): Acela Financing
Bruner, Robert F. Chan, Jessica
F-1363 | Published January 28, 2001 | 11 pages Case
Collection: Darden School of Business
In the late 1990s, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) faced a rude awakening as Congress stipulated that it eliminate its reliance on federal subsidies by 2002. In response, Amtrak d... Read More