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  Recognizing Online Revenues

  Francois Brochet

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  Brochet, Francois. "Recognizing Online Revenues." Harvard Business School Case 113-087, April 2013.

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  Investindustrial Exits Ducati

  Francois Brochet and Karol Misztal

  In early 2012, Investindustrial, a European private equity group, publicly announced their intention to sell their 76.7% stake in Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., an iconic Italian producer of sport performance motorcycles. The decision followed a six-year turnaround during which Ducati returned to profitability and significantly expanded its product line. Investindustrial's team had the following exit alternatives: 1) a trade sale to an automotive buyer; 2) a secondary buyout, partial or complete, by a financial investor; 3) a relisting in Hong Kong. Each option had its pros and cons, but all required a careful valuation of Ducati to maximize the investors' return on their flagship investment.

  Keywords: Cost vs Benefits; Private Equity; Valuation; Investment Return; Brands and Branding; Financial Services Industry; Motorcycle Industry; Hong Kong; Italy;

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  Brochet, Francois, and Karol Misztal. "Investindustrial Exits Ducati." Harvard Business School Case 113-058, February 2013.

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  Apple Inc. and the iPhone 4 Antenna Issue

  Francois Brochet, Krishna G. Palepu and Lauren Barley

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  Brochet, Francois, Krishna G. Palepu, and Lauren Barley. "Apple Inc. and the iPhone 4 Antenna Issue." Harvard Business School Case 113-088, January 2013.

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