Reference No: F&A0572Pages: 19Published on: 8, December, 2023
Abstract: In January 2021, Sandeep Mathrani, Chief Executive Officer of the troubled real-estate firm WeWork, was evaluating a merger offer from the BowX Acquisition Corporation, a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) founded by Vivek Ranadivé of TIBCO Software. WeWork’s financial position remained precarious after a failed initial public offering in September 2019. ... More
Reference No: F&A0487Pages: 17Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), a company owned predominantly by the Government of India, undertakes a further public offering (FPO). The key issue in the FPO is the pricing of a share which is infrequently traded. As compared to earlier issues in the recent past, the conflict between the Government's ... More
Reference No: F&A0489Pages: 21Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Disinvestment of government shareholding in Public Sector Undertakings, through Public Offers, is a common occurrence in many economies. This case describes such a process of disinvestment of government of India's stakes in a large power utility, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in India. In addition to process details, the case ... More
Reference No: F&A0547Pages: 13Published on: 26, February, 2020
Abstract: This case, AirAsia Malaysia: The IPO Decision, presents the situation faced by Tony Fernandes, the CEO of AirAsia Sdn Bhd (AAB), when he and his team of senior managers had to decide whether they should raise funds through an Initial Public Offer (IPO) or through Private Equity. His airline started ... More
Reference No: F&A0542Pages: 23Published on: 26, March, 2019
Abstract: Government of Kerala, through its special purpose vehicle (SPV) - Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd (VISL), intended to develop a deep-water Multipurpose Greenfield Port at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram, capital city of Kerala. After a decade of planning and several failed attempts, the proposed project was being offered for bidding as a ... More
Reference No: F&A0477Pages: 9Published on: 14, July, 2006
Abstract: The case describes the situation faced, in 2004, by a sales officer of a public sector undertaking, in helping a retail dealership (of petrol, diesel, and lubricating oils) to grow. The dealership retails in a growing suburb of a metro. He wants to help the dealership of the filling station to ... More
Reference No: CIPR0001(B)Pages: 9Published on: 1, December, 2006
Abstract: Banks have an important role to play in infrastructure development in India through project financing. The case deals with the risks associated with a government led transport infrastructure project from lenders perspective. A large public bank has to decide on financing the bus rapid transit system (BRTS) proposed for Ahmedabad. ... More
Reference No: F&A0481(A)Pages: 33Published on: 17, July, 2008
Abstract: Air Deccan, as India's first low cost carrier, grew steadily since its start in August 2003 to operate 230 daily flights to 55 destinations using 30 aircraft by the end of April 2006. In the Indian aviation sector, the entry of Air Deccan heralded increased competition in a scenario where three domestic airlines enjoyed relatively ... More
Reference No: CTL0006Pages: 32Published on: 19, May, 2025
Abstract: Against the backdrop of India’s unprecedented investments in urban and regional rail-based mass transportation systems, this case introduces Ms. Anuradha Dey, the Managing Director (MD) of a major Metro Rail Corporation, who is leading a major metro rail construction program in a medium-sized city of India. Ms. Dey is ... More
Reference No: F&A0481(B)Pages: 10Published on: 17, July, 2008
Abstract: Air Deccan concluded its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in May 2006, which did not receive a strong positive investor response. The company had reported a loss in the previous year. It further suffered a financial crunch due to continuous hike in fuel prices and addition of new aircrafts. To partly counter ... More
Reference No: F&A0453Pages: 13Published on: 26, April, 2000
Abstract: The case deals with strategic corporate finance issues in the backdrop of the economic downturn of 1997 in Thailand. The case presents a situation in which the foreign exchange losses arising from a steep depreciation of currency threatens to wipe out the networth of the company. The company faces bankruptcy, if ... More
Reference No: PSG0132Pages: 8Published on: 18, March, 2020
Abstract: The government is considering a semi high-speed rail project to tackle some of the current issues associated with the public transportation system in the proposed area. Given the hilly terrain of the area, the current means of transportation are very slow and unreliable. Several studies had shown that the lack ... More
Reference No: F&A0408Pages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1990
Abstract: BHEL is a very large public sector company employing about 75,000 employees and about Rs. 10,000 crore capital. In the beginning of 1986, the company was considering its long term strategy of changing its business portfolio mix in a way that it could help to maintain the company's high growth with profitability and ... More
Reference No: CMA0471TECPages: 8Published on: 1, February, 1979
Abstract: That irrigation and fertilizers contribute significantly to the growth of agricultural output is a common fact. Similarly, investment in irrigation, flood control and drainage is a matter of social overhead capital and hence the role of public policy is also well recognized. What needs, however, to be appreciated is the ... More
