9-707-446 REV: JANUARY 28, 2008 JOHN R. WELLS Providian Financial Corporation Introduction On October 3, 2005, Washington Mutual acquired Providian Financial Corporation, the ninthlargest credit card issuer in the U.S., for $6.5 billion. At the time, Providian had approximately 10 million customer relationships and a balance of $18.6 billion. For some observers, the transaction was merely the end of another chapter in the history of the fast consolidating credit card market.1 For Providian
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Zale Corporation — 2008 Case Analysis # 4 Submitted by: Pauline Mae L. Naranjo Submitted to: Prof. Rose Lacerona 8/19/2013 About Zale Corporation Zale is multifaceted. One of North America's largest specialty jewelry retailers, Zale sells diamond, colored stone, and gold jewelry (diamond fashion rings, semi-precious stones, earrings, gold chains); watches; and gift items at some 1,125 stores and 655 kiosks, mostly in malls, throughout the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico
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Finance 725 Spring 2006 J. E. Hodder Corporation Finance Course Schedule Tuesday, January 17: Introduction Thursday, January 19: Clarkson Lumber Company Reading: Note on Financial Analysis a. How is the company's financial performance? (Examine appropriate financial ratios.) b. Why has Clarkson Lumber borrowed increasing amounts despite its consistent profitability? c. How has Mr. Clarkson met the financing needs of
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Committee), I will give sufficient information to defend the said recommendation. Background: A little over 50 years ago, in 1962, Target first opened its doors branching off from the more upscale Dayton Company. (p.3) It took less than 40 years for this popular concept to morph into SuperTarget stores and Target.com; thus officially giving birth to the Target Corporation. Although direct competitors were difficult to identify in the market, Wal-Mart and Costco emerged as important competitors. (p
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Case 19 Target Corporation 1. Why does Target use different hurdle rates for the store and the credit cards (9% and 4%)? -----This is because they want to get or make as much revenue as they could. You find that with low credit card rate they actually get a lot of customers who sign for the credit card since the interest rates are considerably low. What process would you use to estimate these discount rates to see if they are reasonable? - I would choose the IRR, NPV and the discount
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478-D200 Case Synopsis: Microsoft Prepared by Group E: Piero Bi Bella Xiao Wendy Shi Ruobing Gan Joanna Chen 301088927 301103166 301083155 301110709 301145515 Date: Nov. 19th, 2012 HISTORY Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 4, 1975. Its success on developing the Microsoft Windows operating system and Office software packages has allowed the company to be the world’s largest computer technology corporation. On November
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TEAM CASE ANALYSIS OUTLINE ASSIGNMENT 1. Problem Statement and Objectives Implementation of Wal-Mart’s supply chain and success in India (in partnership with Bharati) What is the significance of the problem in terms of strategic marketing to the firm? * Cold chains [distribution chains for perishable items], warehousing and logistics infrastructure issues to be faced by Wal-Mart in India. * Competition by Indian small-scale retailers: Cultural differences in Indian retail
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Quantum Corporation ‘‘After reading Andrew’s book, it became clear that his insight and processes assist entrepreneurs looking to expand their businesses. Andrew’s book offers guidance for non–U.S.-based businesses considering mergers and acquisitions in the United States.’’ —Nancye Miller, CEO, EO The Entrepreneurs’ Organization ................. 11539$ $$FM 10-19-05 09:48:09 PS PAGE i This page intentionally left blank
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