Session 5, Havel's case study

A system where goods are moved from manufacturers to consumers. It includes various intermediaries like wholesalers and retailers, and can be complex depending on the market.

Government regulations or standards that affect the trade of goods. These can include safety rules, quality standards, or import restrictions.

A type of circuit breaker designed to protect electrical circuits from overcurrents. They are commonly used in homes and offices.

A company's share of the total market sales for a particular product or service.

A formal process where companies submit bids to win contracts for goods or services. Often used by governments or large organizations.

A company's financial performance, including revenue, profits, and expenses.

A breakdown of revenue by different product categories or services.

A company that dominates a particular market segment and has a strong brand recognition.

The process of a company going public by offering its shares for sale on a stock exchange.

A strategy used by businesses to achieve significant growth by imitating successful practices of other companies.

A company's ability to compete in a global market with different national regulations and customer preferences.

Collaborations between companies from different countries to share resources, expertise, and markets.

A type of business venture where two or more companies combine resources and share ownership to achieve a common goal.

A company that operates in multiple countries, often having headquarters in one country and branches in others.

The entry of new competitors into a market, which can be challenging for existing players.

The practice of importing goods from a country with low production costs, often affecting local industries.

The sale of a company's assets to a private equity firm in order to comply with anti-trust regulations, resulting in the creation of a new entity separate from the original company.

A privately held company, Sylvania Lighting International B.V. (SLI), was formed by a private equity firm after acquiring assets from the original Sylvania.

SLI rapidly expanded globally, establishing a significant presence in various countries and becoming a major player in the lighting industry.

Citicorp sold SLI to Frank Ward, the owner of CML, after several years.

SLI was merged with CML under the SLI Inc. name, creating a larger entity encompassing both operations.

Acquisition spree by the new management led to unexpected challenges, coupled with economic slowdown and increased competition, pushing SLI Inc. towards bankruptcy.

A private equity consortium bought SLI Inc. from Ward, aiming to invest and revive the struggling company.

New management under Paul Griswold focused on structural changes, including streamlining production and increasing geographic reach, to revitalize SLI Inc.

Includes amounts owed by customers for purchases made on credit, including SLI Glass, Brazil receivables, and VAT recoverable.

Represents assets that are not readily categorized as typical assets, such as excess reorganization value from a merger and deferred financing costs related to loans.

Involves costs that have been incurred but not yet paid, such as accrued expenses for employee wages, restructuring costs, and payroll-related expenses.

Includes taxes that have been incurred but not yet paid, such as accrued income taxes, VAT payable, and Brazil sales tax.

Represents the average exchange rates between the Indian Rupee (INR) and US Dollar (USD) and Euro (EUR) during the period 1993 to 2006.

The total value of goods and services a company sells during a specific period.

Income earned from sources other than the primary business activity.

The cost of raw materials used in the production process.

The cost incurred for managing and administrating the company's operations.

The cost of distributing and marketing the company's products.

The cost incurred for borrowing money or managing financial investments.

The total amount of money owed by a company to its creditors.

Funds invested by shareholders or owners in the company.

The amount of money a company has readily available to use.

The value of goods that are available for sale.

The total value of a company's assets.

Short-term debts that a company needs to repay within a year.

Financial statements that show a company's financial performance over a period of time.

A financial statement that shows the company's assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.

The difference between a company's revenue and expenses.