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Scott, Julie

AMF (B): The Purchasing of AMF Bowling

Colley, John L. ; Scott, Julie ; Hassett, Stephen D. ; Mulholland, David B. ; Warren, Kristin C.

OM-0638 | Published April 10, 1989 | 19 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

This companion case to "AMF (A)" (OM-0637) covers the leveraged buyout of AMF Bowling by Commonwealth Venture Partners in late 1986. It contains a description of the bowling industry and related trend... Read More

AMF (D): The Decentralization of AMF Bowling

Colley, John L. ; Scott, Julie

OM-0640 | Published April 10, 1989 | 10 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

Once short-term cash flow has improved (see OM-0637, OM-0638, and OM-0639), management at AMF is able to focus on long-term strategy. Four distinct technologies within the company suggest decentraliza... Read More

AMF (A)

Colley, John L. ; Scott, Julie ; Hassett, Stephen D. ; Mulholland, David B. ; Warren, Kristin C.

OM-0637 | Published April 10, 1988 | 15 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

This background case traces the origin and growth of this leisure conglomerate through the point when it was the victim of a hostile takeover by Irwin Jacobs. The case covers the mechanics and termino... Read More

AMF (C): The Turnaround Of AMF Bowling

Colley, John L. ; Scott, Julie

OM-0639 | Published April 10, 1988 | 12 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

This case follows OM-0637 and OM-0638. After the leveraged buyout of AMF Bowling is complete, management has to develop a plan for improving cash flow in order to repay loans. The case outlines area-m... Read More