CB Insights

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In a deal that aimed to open the Chinese coal markets, US heavy-equipment behemoth Caterpillar paid $677M in 2012 to acquire ERA Mining Machinery Ltd. The Chinese coal market is one of the biggest in the world and this deal looked like easy money. Date : September 2005. Google and Motorola. Date: August 15, 2011.

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CB Insights

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

For investors as a whole, returns decrease as motion increases.” ( 2005 ). “Be Market volatility. Buffett successfully lobbied the leadership of Coca-Cola — the largest position in Buffett’s portfolio, with his ownership share coming in at 6.2% — to cut back on “excessive” executive compensation plans. Stock ownership.

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CB Insights

MAY 10, 2018

The early consultants changed that by using market research and data analysis combined with niche expertise to help companies manage their supply chains, improve their product positioning, and enter new markets to beat their competitors. Consultants did this because clients weren’t. From the FAQ for BCG’s Gamma program.

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CB Insights

JUNE 6, 2019

Founded: 2005. Coda Automotive was an early player in the electric vehicle market, an early failure, and a great example of why being early is not always an advantage — even if the future your company envisions is probably the right one. Dart Music. Earth Class Mail. Declared Bankruptcy: 2011. Total Funding: $1.2B. Founded: 2009.

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CB Insights

MAY 23, 2019

In January 2018, Outcome settled all pending lawsuits by the company’s investors on the condition that Shah and Agarwal step down from their leadership positions. Mozido had ambitious plans to revolutionize mobile payments in key markets including India, Africa, and southeast Asia. The Outcome. Total Funding: $263M.

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