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A Model for Focusing Executives on Long-term Value Creation

Harvard Business Review

Revenue and earnings grew at over 12% CAGR over the last decade — accelerating though the recession. Largely removes the effect of industry cycles from company valuation. 1 wine brand by volume (Franzia). The Wine Group is now in the process of transitioning from its third generation of management to its fourth generation.

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Case Study: Challenge the Boss or Stand Down?

Harvard Business Review

We've realized a 10% CAGR over the past five years, and corporate expects this division to continue to be a growth engine. Those industries have nothing like the appetite that airlines had in the early years. Before I walk through the detailed analysis, let me give you the executive summary."