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Case
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Reference no. 9-197-041
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: James Jinho Chang (Harvard Business School); Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 1997
Version: 21 March 1997
Length: 31 pages
Data source: Published sources
Topics: Financial statements; Financing; Performance management; Valuation; Strategy; Financial analysis
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Abstract

Sensormatic is a leading provider of security systems to the retail industry. The company relies on customer financing as a key component of its strategy. The company's growth strategy and accounting were attacked by short-sellers and the financial press.
Location:
United States
Size:
USD900 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1995
Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-104-027
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 16 September 2003
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Published sources
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Abstract

Sensormatic is a leading provider of security systems to the retail industry. The company relies on customer financing as a key component of its strategy. The company's growth strategy and accounting were attacked by short-sellers and the financial press.

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Location:
United States
Size:
USD900 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1995

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Teaching note
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Reference no. 5-104-027
Subject category: Finance, Accounting and Control
Authors: Krishna G Palepu (Harvard Business School)
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2003
Version: 16 September 2003
Length: 7 pages
Data source: Published sources
View full details