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Case
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Reference no. 9-105-021
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2004
Version: 20 December 2005
Length: 13 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

Mondavi Winery is facing a shortage of its Chardonnay wine. This shortage will disrupt its positioning in wine outlets and impact earnings. Allows students to discuss how to communicate such temporary - but financially important - shocks to the capital markets and Mondavi's other stakeholders. Mondavi's subsequent problems in meeting prior earnings forecasts also allow for a discussion of earnings guidance policies.
Industry:
Size:
300 employees, USD300 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1997-1998

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Abstract

Mondavi Winery is facing a shortage of its Chardonnay wine. This shortage will disrupt its positioning in wine outlets and impact earnings. Allows students to discuss how to communicate such temporary - but financially important - shocks to the capital markets and Mondavi's other stakeholders. Mondavi's subsequent problems in meeting prior earnings forecasts also allow for a discussion of earnings guidance policies.

Settings

Industry:
Size:
300 employees, USD300 million revenues
Other setting(s):
1997-1998

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