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Baringa Case Interview

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Sep 12, 2022

gave the best answer on Sep 12, 2022

Hi John, Absolutely! shoot me a message and we can get started ASAP!

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How do we answer the final "difficult question" of selling the division?

Division Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Dec 29, 2021

Hagen

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Hagen

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gave the best answer on Dec 29, 2021

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Hi there, This is indeed an interesting question which is probably relevant for quite a lot of users, so I am happy to provide my perspective on it: Generally speaking, I would advise you to think about the three dimens ... (read entire answer)

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Question 1: Incorrect possible solution

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Nov 01, 2021

gave the best answer on Nov 01, 2021

Hi Tom, Nice objective-driven approach here! You're absolutely right that this would not increase revenues and therefore is not really an option in the context of the question.

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Margin question

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Aug 30, 2021

gave the best answer on Aug 30, 2021

As the case states: “Margins after marketing expenses are on average 10%.” So, we need to consider this in our calcs. Make sense? Or are you confused as to why we're including marketing expenses in the first place?

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Estimated Population in Europe

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Jul 11, 2021

gave the best answer on Jul 11, 2021

Hi Lynn, I think this case is a bit old, they also might be counting the EU only. Of course, you are right that 750 million is wha tyou should use. I do recommend you know the population of the major countries/regio ... (read entire answer)

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Just wondering why increasing prices is an answer option here for disposable pens?

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Dec 10, 2020

gave the best answer on Dec 09, 2020

Hi there, You're not wrong in regards to when/how you can/can't increase prices. However, why would you eliminate it so quickly? A good framework encapsulates all reasonable options! As such, you should consider pri ... (read entire answer)

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Could anyone give an answer for the last difficult qst please?

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Mar 21, 2020

Daniel

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Daniel

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gave the best answer on Mar 21, 2020

McKinsey / ex-Interviewer at McKinsey / I will coach you to rock those interviews

Hi Hajar, Since the valuation of the asset would be based on the discounted cash flow method, your aim here is to increase the cash flow in short term to drive the price up (and to create an appearance of higher futur ... (read entire answer)

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The Difficult Question

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Jan 21, 2020

Luca

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Luca

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gave the best answer on Jan 21, 2020

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Hello, There are different methods to estimate the price of a company. One of the most common is the "Multiplier method" that is based on the profit of the company (the logical consequence is that you should try to in ... (read entire answer)

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Question 6

Case Interview Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Dec 18, 2019

Anonymous gave the best answer on Aug 19, 2019

Hello Anonymous, The key here is to understand that both the 21% and 4% are relative to total cost. Here it goes: Current wages are 25% of total costs. In China, wages are only 15% of what they currently are ... (read entire answer)

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Do we need to understand the root cause first in the framework?

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Dec 17, 2019

Luca

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Luca

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Hello Ashley, At the beginning you should always take 30 seconds in order to write down a framework that can help you to identify the root causes and potential solutions (they are anyway linked in 90% of cases). This ... (read entire answer)

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wording needs to get fixed, confuses when I say profit, interviewees think about the absolute profit, not profit margin.

Incos Pens

Most recent answer on Nov 18, 2019

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Christine

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gave the best answer on Nov 18, 2019

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Hi there, thank you for your feedback on this case and for helping us to improve our content! We will definitely have a look at this. If you have any further feedback or questions, feel free to contact us! All the ... (read entire answer)

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