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SuperCat Powerboats (A)

By: James L. Heskett
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Abstract

Ryan and David Kratz have formed a new company, under very favorable terms, with a fiberglass boat builder. But at the signing of the agreement for the new company's information, the builder's spouse suggests that the Kratz's share of ownership be reduced from 67% to 50%, substantially changing the ownership dynamics.

Keywords

Business Startups; Negotiation; Ownership Stake; Consumer Products Industry

Citation

Heskett, James L. "SuperCat Powerboats (A)." Harvard Business School Case 806-102, January 2006. (Revised February 2007.)
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