This case is based on a true story and teaches an important analytic skill in cases around understanding the different forces, which may impact similar areas of a business.
Kevin discusses the common mistakes candidates make when they try to prioritize the case facts or seek to isolate and use only the most important case facts.
Alice and Kevin discuss the company on which the case is based, and the errors made by the equity analysts, which led to a poor investment decision.
Kevin lists the four main lessons candidates can learn from this case interview and offers advice for avoiding the common mistakes they could make.