IMD-5-0694 © 2005
Jeannet, Jean-Pierre; Francis, Inna
This is the 4th instance in a series covering the developments if the heavy-lift business from 1980 2002. This case covers the developments after the launch of OHT; a new semi-submersible heavy lift carrier in Norway until its acquisition by Dockwise – a considerably bigger Dutch competition (2002).
It commences with the conclusion of John Nielsen (see Case C) not to put money into OHT. It outlines the operating experience of OHT. The company; although lucrative; afterwards was sold to its much bigger Dutch rival after the larger institutional investors (major shareholders) determined to convert their OHT shares into a smaller holding in the dominant Dockwise.
Semi-Submersible Heavy-Lift Transport (D) Offshore Heavy Transport case study solution
Subjects: Corporate entrepreneurship; M&A strategy; Competitive strategy; Market leadership; New business development; New business start-up; Competitive advantage
Settings: Norway; Netherlands; Global; Shipping; US$100 million in revenues; 2002
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