Management 627, Enterprise Exchange

Case Submission Guidelines

January 26, 2006

General Guidelines - Mechanics

Excellence Guidelines - Concepts

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General Guidelines - Mechanics

· Prefer COVERPAGE, with names.

· Prefer NOT double-space unless its really short

· English - Well-written. Spelling (principle). Put Heroes first.

· EEW's questions: literal vs. creatively address

· Observe Prof. Williams' direction regarding length

· Exhibits: Material, referenced

· Avoid excessive use of $$$$$$

· Try to use larger font for spreadsheets

Excellence Guidelines - Concepts

· Trying to do the Deal

· Alternative Valuation Techniques

· Proformas - BS, IS, CF
Include the Deal

· Financing Alternatives

· Goodwill

· Amortization Tables - Helps grade and helps student avoid mistakes

· Sensitivity Analysis

· Discount Rates

o WACC

o Premia/Discount

o WAG

· Operational Plan

· Return on Investment and Exit Strategy

· Tax Treatment for Exit Strategy