IPic Theaters thought their upscale indoor drive-in theater format would succeed but has struggled after going public. They have lost 90% of their stock valuation due to overestimating share price and failing to gain market share. A SWOT analysis reveals weaknesses in their failure to attract a broader customer base and strengths they could leverage with a revised strategy and pricing model. The company risks delisting if it does not address operational and financial issues.
IPic Theaters aimed to attract an upscale clientele with luxury theater experiences costing $100 per person. However, this segregated lower-income customers and caused the company to lose money. After going public in 2018, IPic's stock price dropped 90% due to overestimating share price and failing to gain market share. A SWOT analysis found IPic's strengths of exclusive experiences appealed to few, while weaknesses like high prices and an unappealing menu segregated most customers. Opportunities existed in expanding customer base and profitability, but threats included stock delisting and continued losses if changes were not made.
I worked in a team and we were asked to evaluate Gap, Inc. and give specific recommendations for future growth and prosperity. This is the report we created based on our research and findings.
Interactive presentation PowerPoint PresentationSlides IQ
The document is an investment presentation for East West World Private Equity, which plans to create high quality 3D animated movies and virtual reality games targeting children and families worldwide. The business model involves producing 4 movies per year for theatrical release, television, home media, and non-theatrical distribution to generate revenue from box office, licensing, and merchandising. The presentation outlines the target market, competitive advantages, growth opportunities in animation and VR/AR markets, and financial projections.
This document provides an analysis of the specialty retail company Talbots. It includes a mission statement and investment strategy, an economic analysis of the specialty retail industry, an industry analysis, and an analysis of Talbots as a company. Some key points are that Talbots operates retail stores and direct marketing segments, with 1,421 total stores, revenues of $2.289 billion, and a market capitalization of $781 million. The document also discusses macroeconomic factors impacting the specialty retail industry and Talbots' financial performance.
This document discusses investing in India through two strategies - India Underserved and India Undervalued.
The India Underserved strategy focuses on businesses in underpenetrated categories that have significant growth potential as consumption increases with income levels. Examples include autos, hospitality, and coffee. The strategy screens for sustainable growth, cash generation ability, and margin tenacity.
The document provides two illustrations of companies that fit the Underserved strategy: PVR Cinemas and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services. For PVR Cinemas, while occupancy rates dropped, the market did not appreciate the secular strength of multiplex theaters replacing single screens. Identifiable catalysts for PVR included exiting its loss-making production business.
This document discusses an investment strategy focused on India. Section 1 discusses why India presents a good investment opportunity. Section 2 summarizes the fund's philosophy and process of focusing on fundamentals over short-term results. Section 3 highlights the "India Underserved" investment construct, providing illustrations of investments in PVR Cinemas and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services that have untapped growth potential. Section 4 discusses the "India Undervalued" construct and provides an illustration of an investment in Shree Cement. Section 5 covers market irrationality, the investment team, fund terms, and historical performance.
This document provides an analysis of strategic planning techniques used by the Philippine fast food chain Jollibee. It discusses Jollibee's mission, vision, goals and core competencies. An analysis of Jollibee using Porter's Five Forces model and a PESTEL analysis is also provided. Finally, the document proposes a new strategy for Jollibee to expand internationally by opening stores in areas with large Filipino populations and introducing new meal options.
IPic Theaters aimed to attract an upscale clientele with luxury theater experiences costing $100 per person. However, this segregated lower-income customers and caused the company to lose money. After going public in 2018, IPic's stock price dropped 90% due to overestimating share price and failing to gain market share. A SWOT analysis found IPic's strengths of exclusive experiences appealed to few, while weaknesses like high prices and an unappealing menu segregated most customers. Opportunities existed in expanding customer base and profitability, but threats included stock delisting and continued losses if changes were not made.
I worked in a team and we were asked to evaluate Gap, Inc. and give specific recommendations for future growth and prosperity. This is the report we created based on our research and findings.
Interactive presentation PowerPoint PresentationSlides IQ
The document is an investment presentation for East West World Private Equity, which plans to create high quality 3D animated movies and virtual reality games targeting children and families worldwide. The business model involves producing 4 movies per year for theatrical release, television, home media, and non-theatrical distribution to generate revenue from box office, licensing, and merchandising. The presentation outlines the target market, competitive advantages, growth opportunities in animation and VR/AR markets, and financial projections.
This document provides an analysis of the specialty retail company Talbots. It includes a mission statement and investment strategy, an economic analysis of the specialty retail industry, an industry analysis, and an analysis of Talbots as a company. Some key points are that Talbots operates retail stores and direct marketing segments, with 1,421 total stores, revenues of $2.289 billion, and a market capitalization of $781 million. The document also discusses macroeconomic factors impacting the specialty retail industry and Talbots' financial performance.
This document discusses investing in India through two strategies - India Underserved and India Undervalued.
The India Underserved strategy focuses on businesses in underpenetrated categories that have significant growth potential as consumption increases with income levels. Examples include autos, hospitality, and coffee. The strategy screens for sustainable growth, cash generation ability, and margin tenacity.
The document provides two illustrations of companies that fit the Underserved strategy: PVR Cinemas and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services. For PVR Cinemas, while occupancy rates dropped, the market did not appreciate the secular strength of multiplex theaters replacing single screens. Identifiable catalysts for PVR included exiting its loss-making production business.
This document discusses an investment strategy focused on India. Section 1 discusses why India presents a good investment opportunity. Section 2 summarizes the fund's philosophy and process of focusing on fundamentals over short-term results. Section 3 highlights the "India Underserved" investment construct, providing illustrations of investments in PVR Cinemas and Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services that have untapped growth potential. Section 4 discusses the "India Undervalued" construct and provides an illustration of an investment in Shree Cement. Section 5 covers market irrationality, the investment team, fund terms, and historical performance.
This document provides an analysis of strategic planning techniques used by the Philippine fast food chain Jollibee. It discusses Jollibee's mission, vision, goals and core competencies. An analysis of Jollibee using Porter's Five Forces model and a PESTEL analysis is also provided. Finally, the document proposes a new strategy for Jollibee to expand internationally by opening stores in areas with large Filipino populations and introducing new meal options.
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and.docxssusera34210
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and industries
operating in the international environment. No doubt, issues such as
inferior quality of products manufactured by companies that engage in
outsourced production, or the use of chemicals in the manufacturing
process of edible products imported back to the U.S., which our regulatory
system considers toxic and which are regulated against within our own
borders. These types of issues can result in a tremendous impact to a
corporation's bottom line, from the financial impact to sales to brand
damage that diminishes their reputation in the marketplace.
Why does a company need to grow?
Suppose you started a company using an innovative product idea you
designed and your corporation was the first one to market and sell this
exciting new product in your home country. Sales immediately took off and
your company found itself growing and branching out in cities all across
your nation. Soon, competitors followed your leadership position, chasing
your market and successfully absorbing some of your sales. In order for
your firm to remain the leader, or to even continue to survive, you would
need to develop strategies that allowed your firm to continue to grow its
market share. If you failed to maintain your market position, over time you
could lose enough of your customer base so as to become unable to
financially continue to stay in business. Not only would you close your
doors, but your employees would lose their jobs.
Corporations spend a large amount of time developing strategies that allow
them to remain competitive in the marketplace, earning profits and re-
investing them into the business in order to grow. When a firm reaches a
saturation point in its home market, one strategy it can deploy to remain
profitable is to move into the global marketplace. The key to remaining
competitive is to constantly, and continually, innovate. For global firms,
innovation is exponentially more challenging.
Profit and Loss - What are they and how do
they impact global strategies?
In order to develop sound global strategies, it is critical to understand
profitability. Simply put, profitability means the degree to which a
corporation has been successful at earning revenues and managing
expenses. The difference between its revenue and its expenses is called
the net profit and the ratio of net profit to revenue is called a net profit
margin. Net profits and net margins are tracked and monitored carefully by
a firm's finance department, along with all other financial data Net margins
reflect how much of each dollar earned by the company has been
translated into profits and is determined by dividing the net profit by
revenue.
While some industries operate on very low, or thin, margins, others operate
on much higher margins. Understanding a firm's finances and industry
profitability norms, assists financial experts in assessing the health of the
firm, a ...
The Alpha Brand, Market Leadership Best PracticesLakesia Wright
This document outlines 10 best practice principles for achieving market leadership. It discusses the rewards of being a market leader such as better profit margins and barriers to competition. However, most companies fail to focus and diffuse their resources across too many markets. The 10 principles provide a roadmap for success, beginning with selecting a target market and segment, narrowing focus to a unique value proposition, and aligning all business activities to support the strategy. Key steps include claiming the "alpha" leadership position in the market through effective marketing and communications. Committing to applying these principles can help a company establish dominance in an attractive market and leverage that position to grow successfully.
The SWOT analysis enables companies to identify internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats. It helps organizations develop awareness of all factors that may affect strategic planning and decision making. Strengths are resources and capabilities that provide competitive advantages, while weaknesses are the absence of strengths. Opportunities exist in unmet customer needs or new technologies, and threats come from shifts in tastes or new regulations. The BCG growth-share matrix analyzes products as stars, cash cows, dogs, or question marks based on their market share and growth rate to determine where to invest or cut costs.
This document outlines 10 best practice principles for achieving market leadership. It discusses the benefits of being a market leader such as better profit margins and barriers to competition. However, many companies fail to focus and try to serve too many markets, diluting their effectiveness. The 10 principles are: 1) select and segment a target market; 2) narrow focus to your unique value; 3) align business activities to support your strategy; 4) claim the alpha position in your market; 5) integrate internal and external communications; 6) leverage the online environment; 7) lock in strategic partners; 8) grow your market segment; 9) exploit your leadership to drive market share; and 10) attack synergistic market segments. Committing to these
The document discusses the importance of strategic portfolio planning for generic drug companies. It notes that the global generic drug market was worth $83 billion in 2009 and is estimated to reach $129 billion by 2014. Strategic planning is important because the market is very competitive and the largest companies are continuing to grow in size through acquisitions. Companies need to plan which drugs to target for patent expiries, consider manufacturing and distribution channels, and prepare for increased biosimilars competition. Proper portfolio planning is crucial for success in the rapidly growing but challenging generic drug industry.
Seminar 8 creating an investment recommendationpvalantagul
The document provides guidance on creating an investment recommendation and pitching a stock. It outlines the key components of a stock pitch, including analyzing if a company is a good business and if it will be a good stock. An example stock pitch for Waste Management is then presented, analyzing the company, industry, financials, valuation, opportunities/risks, and recommending the stock as a buy. The document emphasizes synthesizing information from prior seminars to develop an investment thesis and recommendation.
Jagdambay Exports, an Indian children's clothing manufacturer, is considering launching an IPO to raise funds for expansion into the US market. There are several options for the exchange on which to list, with the document recommending listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market under Regulation A+, which has lower requirements than major exchanges. This would allow Jagdambay to raise the necessary funds while building brand awareness in the US. The costs of an IPO are also outlined, with legal, audit, filing and ongoing listing fees estimated to be several hundred thousand dollars.
Jagdambay Exports, an Indian children's clothing company, is considering launching an IPO to finance expansion into the US market. A Regulation A IPO on the NASDAQ Capital Market would allow Jagdambay to raise up to $5 million with fewer listing requirements than the major exchanges. This strategy could help establish the brand in the US through online and physical retailers. While an IPO would cost over $200,000 in fees, it could provide the funding needed to open a US office and production facilities to grow globally.
This is a brief review of Campbell soup's 10K. It is driven by questions to help you find the most important parts in a 10K report. All the questions are answered.
The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategyby Michael E..docxcherry686017
The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy
by Michael E. Porter
Editor’s Note: In 1979, Harvard Business Review published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy” by a young economist
and associate professor, Michael E. Porter. It was his first HBR article, and it started a revolution in the strategy field. In
subsequent decades, Porter has brought his signature economic rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corporations,
regions, nations, and, more recently, health care and philanthropy. “Porter’s five forces” have shaped a generation of academic
research and business practice. With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business School Professor Jan Rivkin and
longtime colleague Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffirms, updates, and extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of its implications for
strategy today.
In essence, the job of the strategist is to understand and cope with competition. Often, however, managers define competition
too narrowly, as if it occurred only among today’s direct competitors. Yet competition for profits goes beyond established
industry rivals to include four other competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers, potential entrants, and substitute products.
The extended rivalry that results from all five forces defines an industry’s structure and shapes the nature of competitive
interaction within an industry.
As different from one another as industries might appear on the surface, the underlying drivers of profitability are the same. The
global auto industry, for instance, appears to have nothing in common with the worldwide market for art masterpieces or the
heavily regulated health-care delivery industry in Europe. But to understand industry competition and profitability in each of
those three cases, one must analyze the industry’s underlying structure in terms of the five forces. (See the exhibit “The Five
Forces That Shape Industry Competition.”)
The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy - Harvard Business Reviewhttp://hbr.org/2008/01/the-five-competitive-forces-that-shape-strategy/ar/pr
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If the forces are intense, as they are in such industries as airlines, textiles, and hotels, almost no company earns attractive
returns on investment. If the forces are benign, as they are in industries such as software, soft drinks, and toiletries, many
companies are profitable. Industry structure drives competition and profitability, not whether an industry produces a product or
service, is emerging or mature, high tech or low tech, regulated or unregulated. While a myriad of factors can affect industry
profitability in the short run—including the weather and the business cycle—industry structure, manifested in the competitive
forces, sets industry profitability in the medium and long run. (See the exhibit “Differences in Industry Profitability.”)
Differences in Ind ...
We are Prestige Worldwide, a group of consultants who have constructed a strategic analysis for Target Corporation. The report includes an industry analysis using PESTEL and Porter's Five Forces which found the industry is rated 2.5 stars with high rivalry being the largest factor. An internal analysis of Target found they have core competencies in their brand image, consumer loyalty, and guest experience. The report also includes a financial analysis and recommends a partnership between Target and La-Z-Boy to create furniture showrooms in Target stores, which projects a positive NPV of $14.2 million and 89% IRR.
The document discusses the BCG matrix, a tool used to evaluate a company's portfolio of business units. It describes the emergence of portfolio matrices in the 1970s and the key components of the BCG matrix: market growth rate and relative market share. Business units are classified into four categories - Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs - based on their placement in the matrix. The summary applies the BCG matrix to analyze ITC's revenues across different business segments.
Ardian, a private equity firm, acquired Diana Group in 2007 and successfully exited the investment in 2013 by selling Diana Group to Symrise AG. Over the holding period, Ardian navigated Diana Group through the financial crisis by reshuffling management and providing financing to reinforce market positions. Diana Group's sales and EBITDA grew significantly through organic growth and acquisitions, almost doubling its enterprise value. The exit timing in 2013 was optimal, with favorable conditions for sales to strategic buyers. The sale price achieved a premium relative to peers and benchmarks. Overall, the investment in Diana Group was highly successful for Ardian, earning an A grade, though performance could have been higher relative to industry benchmarks.
This document provides a summary of Mexico's 1994 currency crisis known as the "Tequila Crisis". It discusses Mexico's economic reforms in the 1980s that initially stabilized the peso but led to large current account deficits. Political unrest in 1994 and a US interest rate hike caused capital flight, depleting reserves and forcing Mexico to devalue the peso. This sparked a recession and widespread loan defaults. The government implemented programs like FOBAPROA to bail out banks and guarantee deposits, receiving IMF support. However, significant fraud was uncovered in the banking system as well.
Coca-Cola is a global beverage company that offers over 5,000 brands in more than 200 countries. In 2013, Coca-Cola issued common stock but did not issue any convertible bonds or warrants. The document discusses various financial formulas used to determine stock and bond pricing, including the weighted average cost of capital and capital asset pricing model. It provides an example calculation of determining the price of newly issued Coca-Cola stock.
1. The document discusses the purpose of books and records under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to provide transparency in bookkeeping and prevent hidden payments for illicit purposes. It notes enforcement is held to a higher standard for the Department of Justice.
2. Alternative resolutions to prosecution like Non-Prosecution Agreements and Deferred Prosecution Agreements are used in 90% of FCPA cases but lack independent legal review. There is no burden of proof required.
3. To reconcile legal authority, companies should follow accounting laws, conduct internal audits, train employees on compliance, and oversee international entities. True reform requires subjecting cases to judicial review and consequences rather than private agreements
This document discusses the history and evolution of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). It describes how congressional hearings in the 1970s uncovered corrupt foreign payments being made by some U.S. companies to gain business advantages. This prompted the passage of the FCPA in 1977 to criminalize bribery of foreign officials. However, the original law had deficiencies and complex issues that led to amendments strengthening it over the decades, such as raising standards of proof and expanding its reach. There continues to be debate around enforcement approaches, with some arguing for criminal penalties on individuals instead of just fines on companies.
H.R.1: For the People Act of 2021 aims to reform voting guidelines and address voter suppression following issues in Georgia. It provides transparency in election security and integrity while addressing campaign financing and ethics. The bill expands voter access through same-day registration and protects against voter roll removal. It targets donations from foreign nationals and increases transparency in campaign financing. The bill also requires the President, Vice President, and certain candidates to disclose 10 years of tax returns. Previous versions failed to pass but provisions were included in the current bill, which is being considered by several House committees. The bill passed the House but faces challenges in the Republican-controlled Senate.
The document summarizes changes made to regulations for the Title X Family Planning Program, which provides affordable family planning services. Key changes include expanding protections against discrimination, updating the definition of "sex" to include gender identity and orientation, and removing requirements that abortion services be provided in separate facilities from other services. Comments addressed religious exemptions for service providers and challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The final rule adopts many of the proposed revisions to improve access to equitable, affordable care while upholding the separation of church and state.
This memorandum concerns "Ivan", a political figure from Belorustostan seeking asylum in the US due to political persecution in his home country. Ivan has been targeted with politically motivated charges and his family kidnapped due to his beliefs. He has been issued a Red Notice or Red Diffusion by INTERPOL. The assistant will explore options to remedy Ivan's situation and help him seek asylum. They will work to remove any Red Notices by arguing the charges are politically motivated in violation of INTERPOL's constitution. An immigration attorney will be assigned to challenge the notices, aid Ivan's asylum application, and ensure he has temporary protection while the documentation process occurs over the next year.
Professional Communication in BusinessStacey Troup
This document discusses the importance of professional communication skills for employees at the financial services firm TP ICap Company. It outlines that communication is key for interacting with clients and colleagues. The document then provides examples of career paths at ICap that involve obtaining financial licenses and degrees with support from the company. It emphasizes developing a professional development plan with one's boss to advance within the company. Finally, it contrasts effective communication that clearly conveys messages to clients and colleagues versus ineffective communication that can harm one's career.
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and.docxssusera34210
There are a multitude of risks and issues for corporations and industries
operating in the international environment. No doubt, issues such as
inferior quality of products manufactured by companies that engage in
outsourced production, or the use of chemicals in the manufacturing
process of edible products imported back to the U.S., which our regulatory
system considers toxic and which are regulated against within our own
borders. These types of issues can result in a tremendous impact to a
corporation's bottom line, from the financial impact to sales to brand
damage that diminishes their reputation in the marketplace.
Why does a company need to grow?
Suppose you started a company using an innovative product idea you
designed and your corporation was the first one to market and sell this
exciting new product in your home country. Sales immediately took off and
your company found itself growing and branching out in cities all across
your nation. Soon, competitors followed your leadership position, chasing
your market and successfully absorbing some of your sales. In order for
your firm to remain the leader, or to even continue to survive, you would
need to develop strategies that allowed your firm to continue to grow its
market share. If you failed to maintain your market position, over time you
could lose enough of your customer base so as to become unable to
financially continue to stay in business. Not only would you close your
doors, but your employees would lose their jobs.
Corporations spend a large amount of time developing strategies that allow
them to remain competitive in the marketplace, earning profits and re-
investing them into the business in order to grow. When a firm reaches a
saturation point in its home market, one strategy it can deploy to remain
profitable is to move into the global marketplace. The key to remaining
competitive is to constantly, and continually, innovate. For global firms,
innovation is exponentially more challenging.
Profit and Loss - What are they and how do
they impact global strategies?
In order to develop sound global strategies, it is critical to understand
profitability. Simply put, profitability means the degree to which a
corporation has been successful at earning revenues and managing
expenses. The difference between its revenue and its expenses is called
the net profit and the ratio of net profit to revenue is called a net profit
margin. Net profits and net margins are tracked and monitored carefully by
a firm's finance department, along with all other financial data Net margins
reflect how much of each dollar earned by the company has been
translated into profits and is determined by dividing the net profit by
revenue.
While some industries operate on very low, or thin, margins, others operate
on much higher margins. Understanding a firm's finances and industry
profitability norms, assists financial experts in assessing the health of the
firm, a ...
The Alpha Brand, Market Leadership Best PracticesLakesia Wright
This document outlines 10 best practice principles for achieving market leadership. It discusses the rewards of being a market leader such as better profit margins and barriers to competition. However, most companies fail to focus and diffuse their resources across too many markets. The 10 principles provide a roadmap for success, beginning with selecting a target market and segment, narrowing focus to a unique value proposition, and aligning all business activities to support the strategy. Key steps include claiming the "alpha" leadership position in the market through effective marketing and communications. Committing to applying these principles can help a company establish dominance in an attractive market and leverage that position to grow successfully.
The SWOT analysis enables companies to identify internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats. It helps organizations develop awareness of all factors that may affect strategic planning and decision making. Strengths are resources and capabilities that provide competitive advantages, while weaknesses are the absence of strengths. Opportunities exist in unmet customer needs or new technologies, and threats come from shifts in tastes or new regulations. The BCG growth-share matrix analyzes products as stars, cash cows, dogs, or question marks based on their market share and growth rate to determine where to invest or cut costs.
This document outlines 10 best practice principles for achieving market leadership. It discusses the benefits of being a market leader such as better profit margins and barriers to competition. However, many companies fail to focus and try to serve too many markets, diluting their effectiveness. The 10 principles are: 1) select and segment a target market; 2) narrow focus to your unique value; 3) align business activities to support your strategy; 4) claim the alpha position in your market; 5) integrate internal and external communications; 6) leverage the online environment; 7) lock in strategic partners; 8) grow your market segment; 9) exploit your leadership to drive market share; and 10) attack synergistic market segments. Committing to these
The document discusses the importance of strategic portfolio planning for generic drug companies. It notes that the global generic drug market was worth $83 billion in 2009 and is estimated to reach $129 billion by 2014. Strategic planning is important because the market is very competitive and the largest companies are continuing to grow in size through acquisitions. Companies need to plan which drugs to target for patent expiries, consider manufacturing and distribution channels, and prepare for increased biosimilars competition. Proper portfolio planning is crucial for success in the rapidly growing but challenging generic drug industry.
Seminar 8 creating an investment recommendationpvalantagul
The document provides guidance on creating an investment recommendation and pitching a stock. It outlines the key components of a stock pitch, including analyzing if a company is a good business and if it will be a good stock. An example stock pitch for Waste Management is then presented, analyzing the company, industry, financials, valuation, opportunities/risks, and recommending the stock as a buy. The document emphasizes synthesizing information from prior seminars to develop an investment thesis and recommendation.
Jagdambay Exports, an Indian children's clothing manufacturer, is considering launching an IPO to raise funds for expansion into the US market. There are several options for the exchange on which to list, with the document recommending listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market under Regulation A+, which has lower requirements than major exchanges. This would allow Jagdambay to raise the necessary funds while building brand awareness in the US. The costs of an IPO are also outlined, with legal, audit, filing and ongoing listing fees estimated to be several hundred thousand dollars.
Jagdambay Exports, an Indian children's clothing company, is considering launching an IPO to finance expansion into the US market. A Regulation A IPO on the NASDAQ Capital Market would allow Jagdambay to raise up to $5 million with fewer listing requirements than the major exchanges. This strategy could help establish the brand in the US through online and physical retailers. While an IPO would cost over $200,000 in fees, it could provide the funding needed to open a US office and production facilities to grow globally.
This is a brief review of Campbell soup's 10K. It is driven by questions to help you find the most important parts in a 10K report. All the questions are answered.
The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategyby Michael E..docxcherry686017
The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy
by Michael E. Porter
Editor’s Note: In 1979, Harvard Business Review published “How Competitive Forces Shape Strategy” by a young economist
and associate professor, Michael E. Porter. It was his first HBR article, and it started a revolution in the strategy field. In
subsequent decades, Porter has brought his signature economic rigor to the study of competitive strategy for corporations,
regions, nations, and, more recently, health care and philanthropy. “Porter’s five forces” have shaped a generation of academic
research and business practice. With prodding and assistance from Harvard Business School Professor Jan Rivkin and
longtime colleague Joan Magretta, Porter here reaffirms, updates, and extends the classic work. He also addresses common
misunderstandings, provides practical guidance for users of the framework, and offers a deeper view of its implications for
strategy today.
In essence, the job of the strategist is to understand and cope with competition. Often, however, managers define competition
too narrowly, as if it occurred only among today’s direct competitors. Yet competition for profits goes beyond established
industry rivals to include four other competitive forces as well: customers, suppliers, potential entrants, and substitute products.
The extended rivalry that results from all five forces defines an industry’s structure and shapes the nature of competitive
interaction within an industry.
As different from one another as industries might appear on the surface, the underlying drivers of profitability are the same. The
global auto industry, for instance, appears to have nothing in common with the worldwide market for art masterpieces or the
heavily regulated health-care delivery industry in Europe. But to understand industry competition and profitability in each of
those three cases, one must analyze the industry’s underlying structure in terms of the five forces. (See the exhibit “The Five
Forces That Shape Industry Competition.”)
The Five Competitive Forces That Shape Strategy - Harvard Business Reviewhttp://hbr.org/2008/01/the-five-competitive-forces-that-shape-strategy/ar/pr
1 of 16 9/23/2013 8:58 AM
If the forces are intense, as they are in such industries as airlines, textiles, and hotels, almost no company earns attractive
returns on investment. If the forces are benign, as they are in industries such as software, soft drinks, and toiletries, many
companies are profitable. Industry structure drives competition and profitability, not whether an industry produces a product or
service, is emerging or mature, high tech or low tech, regulated or unregulated. While a myriad of factors can affect industry
profitability in the short run—including the weather and the business cycle—industry structure, manifested in the competitive
forces, sets industry profitability in the medium and long run. (See the exhibit “Differences in Industry Profitability.”)
Differences in Ind ...
We are Prestige Worldwide, a group of consultants who have constructed a strategic analysis for Target Corporation. The report includes an industry analysis using PESTEL and Porter's Five Forces which found the industry is rated 2.5 stars with high rivalry being the largest factor. An internal analysis of Target found they have core competencies in their brand image, consumer loyalty, and guest experience. The report also includes a financial analysis and recommends a partnership between Target and La-Z-Boy to create furniture showrooms in Target stores, which projects a positive NPV of $14.2 million and 89% IRR.
The document discusses the BCG matrix, a tool used to evaluate a company's portfolio of business units. It describes the emergence of portfolio matrices in the 1970s and the key components of the BCG matrix: market growth rate and relative market share. Business units are classified into four categories - Stars, Cash Cows, Question Marks, and Dogs - based on their placement in the matrix. The summary applies the BCG matrix to analyze ITC's revenues across different business segments.
Ardian, a private equity firm, acquired Diana Group in 2007 and successfully exited the investment in 2013 by selling Diana Group to Symrise AG. Over the holding period, Ardian navigated Diana Group through the financial crisis by reshuffling management and providing financing to reinforce market positions. Diana Group's sales and EBITDA grew significantly through organic growth and acquisitions, almost doubling its enterprise value. The exit timing in 2013 was optimal, with favorable conditions for sales to strategic buyers. The sale price achieved a premium relative to peers and benchmarks. Overall, the investment in Diana Group was highly successful for Ardian, earning an A grade, though performance could have been higher relative to industry benchmarks.
This document provides a summary of Mexico's 1994 currency crisis known as the "Tequila Crisis". It discusses Mexico's economic reforms in the 1980s that initially stabilized the peso but led to large current account deficits. Political unrest in 1994 and a US interest rate hike caused capital flight, depleting reserves and forcing Mexico to devalue the peso. This sparked a recession and widespread loan defaults. The government implemented programs like FOBAPROA to bail out banks and guarantee deposits, receiving IMF support. However, significant fraud was uncovered in the banking system as well.
Coca-Cola is a global beverage company that offers over 5,000 brands in more than 200 countries. In 2013, Coca-Cola issued common stock but did not issue any convertible bonds or warrants. The document discusses various financial formulas used to determine stock and bond pricing, including the weighted average cost of capital and capital asset pricing model. It provides an example calculation of determining the price of newly issued Coca-Cola stock.
1. The document discusses the purpose of books and records under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to provide transparency in bookkeeping and prevent hidden payments for illicit purposes. It notes enforcement is held to a higher standard for the Department of Justice.
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IPIC Theaters: SWOT
1. Case Assignment:
IPic Theaters: A SWOT Analysis
Stacey Troup
Strategy & Planning/ MBA-643
March 12, 2019
Professor Dr. Ralph Ezelle
Touro University Worldwide
2. Abstract
IPic Theaters™ thought they had found a niche market with their indoor drive-in format
of theaters. Gearing their chain to the upper crust clientele where a meal and a movie at their
location can easily run you $100.00 without drinks, the chain has some major hurdles to
overcome after going public in February of 2018 after losing 90% of their valuation due to their
overestimates of share price as well as a market segregation that keeps them from gaining the
market share in their most prevalent locations. A SWOT analysis is key to identifying how you
plan to identify your strengths and weaknesses while setting a plan to overcome and find success
for your business. IPic could use a better strategic vision in their future if they plan on
continuing to remain a publically traded entity.
Keywords: IPO Failures, Over Valued IPO, Market Valuation Failures,
Segregation of Key Demographics in Business.
3. IPic Theaters – Good Ideas, Bad Execution
IPic Theters™ Launched in 2010 with the idea that an upscale “dinner and a movie”
experience would be an unforeseen opportunity in an upscale marketplace. The company went
public in 2018 and has continued to lose money through a failure to capture market share, a
blatant segregation of lower income clients, a “chef-inspired” menu that doesn’t fit the model of
the dine-in theater experience, and an over-inflated business model which has caused them great
valuation during their IPO tank in the last 12 months. This SWOT analysis will review what IPic
is doing, where they are making profits, and how these weaknesses can be turned into a
profitable revenue stream should they recognize and implement these strategies, rather than “hog
tying” to their “upscale only” clientele while continuing to lose money.
IPic Theaters – Brief History
IPic Theaters went public only eight years after they launched with a stock price of
$18.50 per share in February 2018. Within hours, the stock had dropped to a price of $13.74 and
has continued to lose valuation in the first full year of trading, closing out on March 14 to a price
of $5.63 per share (IPic Stock Ticker, n.d.).
Financial statements reveal that while one theater had significant damage (and
subsequent loss) from a hurricane and was closed as a result, this did not bolster the company’s
efforts to gain market share. The operation is burdened with a “chef-inspired” menu that does
not fit the needs of the moviegoers while trying to be more of a fine dining experience but often
failing due to poor attendance, high prices, and less than favorable execution of the menu
offerings including an overstuffed bar menu inclusive of $100 and $500 bottle offerings of
wine/champagne which are far from suited to a 2 hour moviegoing experience (IPic In Theater
Menu, N.D.).
4. Adding insult to injury, the company’s financials are putting them at risk for being
delisted rather than furthering their desire to expand into the Arab marketplace (by building in
the UAE). In 2019, just one year after going public, the company was put on notice under
NASDAQ Listing Rule 5550(b)(2) which imposes very strict rules relating to market value of
listed securities when the company fell short of these requirements during a 2018 and was put on
notice accordingly until they were able to come to compliance. The fear of reprisal and failure to
adhere to this requirement may happen again, causing great strife to the company as when the
financials were reviewed, we discovered a loss of $2.9M to the EBIDTA and an overall net loss
of $56.8M to the company in the same year they went public (2018) (Form 8-K, 2019). The
company can simply not continue in this fashion and expect to continue to be both publically
traded as well as profitable, as no company can continue to operate at such immense losses to
their capital valuation.
The Role of Management
When management is faced with threats against their company valuation, they need to
take appropriate steps to rectify the situation. By reviewing their situation, creating an analysis
of how they can turn things around, and committing to implement these strategic changes, they
can secure their company’s financial health. As it becomes incredibly blatant in the following
review of IPic, it seems that the CEO/Founder is more interested in opening a theater in Dubai
that he is in first turning around his US operations in order to ensure a place in the Dubai (or
other) foreign markets.
As the company is now publically traded, the Board of Directors is responsible for
ensuring the health of the companys finances and future success, while driving the decision-
making process. However, it seems that the IPic Board is made up of “pomp and circumstance”
5. rather than investment professionals or others with significant experience in the realm of
publically traded firms, as the Board consists of several members of the Tribeca Film Festival
and other smaller film schools. The infancy of the company will only survive the harsh waters of
the financial markets if they adapt to their needs, overcome their weaknesses and turn their
existing position around through targeted efforts to increase profitability (FINRA Staff, 2016)
(IPic Board of Directors, n.d.).
Comparative Analysis to AMC/Regal – A SWOT Analysis
For purposes of identifying where the shortcomings of the company’s business plan and
market share reside, this SWOT will do a comparative analysis against key factors which drive
comparable retail chains of Regal and AMC Theater chains against what IPic considers to be
their SWOT so that we may identify the true shortcomings to the company’s profitability.
6. TWOS Strategic Alternatives Matrix – IPic Theaters
External Opportunities (O)
1. Greater Market Share
2. Expansion into
foreign markets
3. Greater profitability
across offerings
(screen, food)
4. Expansions to new
technologies
External Threats (T)
1. Serious risk of
NASDAQ Delisting
of stock
2. Loss of Valuation
(insolvency)
3. Continued market
(segregation) loss to
competitors
4. Loss of Existing
Revenue Stream(s)
Internal Strength
Only Server-Driven
movie theater on market
Virtual “Child Free”
movie experience
Only “Couples” seating
offering for theater chain
Upscale design,
ambiance, and offerings
($$)
Strengths & Opportunities:
Maxi-Maxi Strategy
Menu offering skewed to
diet trends (Keto/Atkins)
as well as “movie” foods
Segregation against
children/seniors/families.
Offer special times for
these with pricing
Membership expansion
to offer specials to those
paying for memberships
(vs free membership)
Strengths and Threats
Maxi-Mini Strategy
Reduction of menu to
reduce costs associated
with carry
Couples theater offering
keeps satisfaction up for
patrons while segregating
market share
Offering causes high cost
and carry – hit to bottom
line
Keep Restaurant Menu
Separate from Movie
Theater Menu – Dining
Experience
Internal Weakness
Memberships Required
with Favortism for
higher paid memberships
Stock Valuation (Loss)
due to operating
procedures
Opinion of own place in
the business and refusal
to adapt to changes
needed
Weakness and Opportunity
Mini-Maxi Strategy
High ticket prices –
revise pricing strategy
Revise membership
offerings to favor
members
Offer family/student
plans
Limit high-end offerings
to sit down restaurant
and only movie fare to
in-theater dining –
reduce bar in theater.
Weakness and Threats
Mini-Mini Strategy
More competitive movie
“freebies” for paid
members, similar to
others
Low revenue driven by
theater views and more
by food (due to prices).
Profitability low in
theaters, skew
membership offerings to
spike the per ticket
spending of guests.
7. Strengths
While IPic Theater is the only offering of its kind being a couples-oriented theater with a
Michelin™ chef behind the menu offering, their strengths are not appealing to the masses.
Compared to AMC, their membership is very expensive and offers little, while AMC drives butts
to the seats in the theater which, in turn, drives up the high mark-up food offerings at their
locations (including the now full meals offered at select theaters). The business model is really
only appealing (or geared toward) people making over $120k per year and who do not wish to be
around children, students, or senior citizens (due to the nondiscount structure and high prices)
(Form 8-K, 2019).
Weaknesses
Market share is a catastrophic weakness of this theater chain. By only wanting the
“upper crust” to see a movie or enjoy their theaters, they are segregating themselves into
bankruptcy. The food sales increase at a theater when ticket prices are skewed toward ages (such
as kids free under a certain age, student discount, senior discount) as many of the families will
buy over $100 of food while at a theater while the costs are usually under $10.00 for the food
purchased. Again, the segregation of client base due to their own perception that their theater is
not for everyone but only for select few, is one of the weaknesses which keep this chain out of
profit.
The other clear weakness of the chain is again due to its own perception of hierarchy.
The food offering at the hands of the “all-star” chef, is not only unbefitting a movie theater, but
actually has a lower profit margin than usual theater offerings. In addition to the high food costs,
the bar menu is expansive and outside the realm of what theatergoers are seeking (including a
$500 bottle of champagne). They have failed to recognize how partnering with the film studios
8. can bring greater revenues through “limited-run” drink offerings and by keeping the food and
beverage in the theater to a minimum (Udland, 2015) (Rushing, 2018).
Opportunities
In the opportunities column, this chain has a lot of opportunities if they recognize their
shortcomings and embrace the proposed changes to drive revenue and the company’s goal of
international theaters. By reworking the menu to reduce the overhead while allowing for specific
dietary needs of theatergoers, they will reduce their overhead in this arena. Additionally, by
making “family hour” offerings where children’s tickets are reduced and children’s food
offerings are given, they do not segregate the market who wish to watch say the latest superhero
movie without children, but they allow for families to attend these shows with their families and
spend money on food and candy options with a high mark up, while there.
By reworking the memberships to give more than free popcorn to the members, they will
find themselves in a competitive marketplace to AMC. Where AMC is known as a family-
friendly environment, IPic has a chance to become an upscale date night by offering events,
discounts, point rewards, and other spiffs to customers who frequent the movie. Currently, the
membership only allows for a slight food discount and closer seating to the screen.
Rather than worrying about the aesthetics of their theaters and renovating theaters who
are experiencing great loss, they need to focus on the innovations that have driven success for
both AMC and the Lowes theater chains. AMC holds the licensing for IMAX (regular and 3-D)
while Lowes has the 4DX Experience (unlike any other). They realize that the experience is
what drives people to purchase tickets and have made significant improvements to the
environment for viewing rather than aesthetics of the lobby.
9. Opportunities are great and beyond the scope of the small overview here. The theater
needs an influx of new ideas, a formula that brings them into the profitability side of the financial
balance, and a firm plan that helps strengthen the stock valuation of the company while removing
the threat of delisting and bankruptcy.
Threats
Threats, as indicated, are great if this chain cannot remove the delusion of grandeur they
possess and make effective changes to help drive people to their theaters. The imminent threat
of delisting and bankruptcy being at the front of these threats which require an immediate
solution for change if the theater is to exist beyond its infancy year on the exchange. Already
having been put on notice once in the first year for the capital requirement failure, this chain
needs solutions that work rather than pomp and circumstance.
In order to hold on to their existing theater chains, which average a loss of $1 million
each per year, they need to streamline the food and beverage offerings, reduce operational
bottlenecks, and drive revenue through strategic partnerships, advertising, memberships, and
other offerings designed to bring an experience as well as revenue from each customer who
chooses to experience this chain themselves.
If IPic cannot recognize their own threats and the vast threat that their own unwillingness
to change brings to the health of their profitability and bottom line, then it is only a matter of
time before NASDAQ delists the stock, they are reduced to penny stock, and valuation in the
company is all but lost.
10. Membership Comparison - AMC
AMC Theater chain, which operates over 1,000 theaters in a global marketplace while
maintaining a number 1 or number 2 spot in the top 3 locations (US), has significant profits as
their business model is welcoming to all patrons and encourages spending by all while within the
theater (AMC Fact Sheet, 2018). 2018 revenues for the theater chain stood strong at $5460.80
(in millions) while their food and beverage offering kept expenses low through a very specialized
offering to patrons; their costs for food and beverage (and film rights) for 2018 were $5195.80
(in millions). The chain also had a significant loss due to some intricate financial redemptions of
their stock over the year as well as some notes payable and other financially driven issues while
continuing to pay dividends to shareholders and raising a profit (Current Folio 10-K, 2018).
The membership for AMC, known as AMC Stubs (and Premier), bring great value to the
consumer avoiding market segregation (such as families, students, etc). The company strives for
innovation through the renovation of their theaters to include reclining seats, IMAX™ offerings,
3-D™ options for select movies, and a second-to-none rewards program which allows premier
members to view 3 movies per week as part of the included monthly service fee. In a high price
market such as NYC where an average ticket price is $17-28 (depending on type of film viewed),
these free movies drive their food sales on otherwise unused seats at a theater while providing a
points program that rewards patrons even for these “free” movies. Finally, the company has
implemented permanent $5.00 Tuesday movie offerings across all theaters and screens (US) for
AMC members, which drive a revenue stream on a day when the theaters are notoriously empty.
Their commitment to customer satisfaction, innovation, and a family welcoming experience is
what keeps their membership strong and their profits in the green (AMC Current Folio, 2018).
11. Industry Changes
While IPic (and others) struggle to maintain any semblance of market share or
profitability against streaming services, the industry as a whole is continually striving to bring
innovations which drive ticket sales. AMC, for example, innovates through IMAX™ offerings
and renovating theaters to allow for all reclining seats, $5.00 Ticket Tuesday, and in-store
specials on food and beverage for all age ranges (AMC Current Folio, 2018).
Competing with the trends of streaming video, it is imperative that the innovations these
theaters embrace continue to drive people to want to leave the house while keeping it affordable
for families, in favor of the experience offered. In markets such as NYC where a vast plethora of
restaurants exists, the IPic theater model struggles to gain any market share due to the lack of
visibility in what the consumers really want. Couped up in small spaces as is the standard of city
life, these people want to go out into the world, experience restaurants and events separate as part
of an evening out, not wanting to be trapped in one building for a date, as an example.
For years prior to the big superhero push, theaters were struggling to get butts in the seats
due to poor movie choices/selections from the studios. Economic factors were driving people
out of the theaters and into their homes where the real experience of a great movie lacks
imagination. However, since the very public DC/Marvel war at the box office, these action-
packed movies are driving ticket sales and saving the theater chains. In addition, AMC partners
with the studios to hold “fan night” or “premier night” showings the day prior to the actual
release, contests, meet and greet events, etc. in order to bring a true Hollywood premiere to
people in markets such as New York (Rodriguez, 2017). In addition to these offerings, their
revenue and profits continue to drive advertisers to infuse the business model of AMC with pre-
12. movie advertising over that of competitors (Are there enough superheroes to revive movie
theaters?, 2018)
Realizing that the experience of the theater is what drives people to the movies and that
the food is an up-sale (and highly profitable) to this experience, AMC has also geared the food
toward the moviegoers (rather than on “fine dining”) while offering specialty cocktails that are
collaborations with liquor companies and compliment the movies (Rushing, 2018)(as their
current DC inspired drinks) (Drink Specials, n.d.). Because of these innovations, AMC and
other large chains like them, have not had the hit to their business model that IPic has. Visibility
and a driving knowledge of what your customers want and are willing to pay for are what keep
them coming back to your theater (Rushing, 2018) (Udland, 2015)!
IPic Strategic Intent/Financial Objective
IPic has a strategic vision that is not resulting in profitability for the company nor the
investors. According to their Annual Report (Annual Report, 2017), the strategic vision of the
company is to drive additional revenue from its members while striving to open theaters
overseas. This vision does not take into consideration what will be needed to actually turn a
profit, gain greater revenue share, or reduce overall costs for the firm (which drive profits).
Instead, their vision is international growth over customer service, experience, or retention
(Annual Report, 2017).
Generally speaking, there needs to be a strategic intent that focuses on turning the
company around from its slump through variable offerings to consumers. It is apparent that IPic
views themselves as a “white collar” theater only and does not care if they remain profitable,
which explains the slump in their stock prices. Their lack of a strategic vision or implementation
of any sort of improvements (outside of theater renovations) have led to what will likely lead to
their demise.
13. Conclusion
It is unclear why IPic chose to go public when they had years of financial loss to their
company profits. However, going public in February of 2018 was a decision driven on the desire
to build an international presence through this fundraising effort.
A year has passed since the company went public and they have continually dropped in
value over that period. No significant changes have been brought to ensure valuation of the
company or that the stock will continue to be traded as they risk delisting due to their slumping
profits. Although the SWOT analysis presented over the course of this paper helps to identify
the shortcomings of the company which plague their success in turning a profit, it is unclear if
the current CEO or the Board of Directors will accept the vision of this resurgence due to their
lack of experience in publically traded firms.
Regardless of their intentions to expand, they face the risk of having their stock delisted
as they have already been put on notice at least once in the first year of trading while maintaining
a very low stock price (approximately 1/3 of their original offering). Remembering that the
success of a company to turn themselves around resides with their willingness to turn their
weaknesses into strengths and their threats into opportunities. This matrix provided is a starting
point to providing the experience and service the consumers are thirsty for, which will turn into
profits for the theater.
14. References
AMC Current Folio. (2018). Retrieved from AMC:
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