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Case- Europa Corp S.A.: A Second Attempt at a Turnaround
Individual Case Analysis - Objectives and Instructions
OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of the individual case project is to evaluate your ability to conduct strategic analysis by using relevant strategic management tools and concepts.
DESCRIPTION:
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While the case appears to be 20 pages, only 7 of those are text, the remaining pages are tables and graphs providing supporting information.
Other relevant readings:
• When to ally and when to acquire (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.(2004 HBR article by J. Dyer, P. Kale, & H. Singh)
• Distance still matters. The hard reality of global expansion (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2001 HBR article by P. Ghemawat)
• Reinventing your business model (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2008 HBR article by M. Johnson, C. Christensen, & H. Kagermann)
• The new M&A playbook (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (2011 HBR article by C. Christensen, R. Alton, C. Rising, & A. Waldeck)
ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS:
Read the case about EuropaCorp S.A. and then answer the following questions:
1. Evaluate EuropaCorp's business model in terms of value proposition, profit formula, key resources, and key processes. Identify some of the business model's strengths and weaknesses.
2. Use Ghemawat's CAGE framework to evaluate the distance (assess differences in culture, administration and politics, geography, and economy) in the partnership between EuropaCorp and Fundamental Films.
3. Based on your analysis in question 2 above, was the choice of a Chinese partner, and Fundamental Films in particular, appropriate? Were a non-equity alliance and an equity alliance the right choices for both EuropaCorp and Fundamental Films?
4. In early 2018, rumors emerged that Netflix was in serious discussions to acquire EuropaCorp with Besson remaining to oversee the creative side of the business. What do you think was the rationale for this acquisition and what would have been the potential synergies?
Instructions: Maximum Length and Format: 2 pages, single-spaced, one inch margins on all four sides, 12 point Times New Roman font. Reference and any tables and/or figures should be included at the end (would not be counted toward the 2-page limit) and should follow APA style.