Publications
Publications
- December 1998 (Revised June 1999)
- HBS Case Collection
STT Aerospace
By: Richard G. Hamermesh and Jeremy Dann
Abstract
Experienced entrepreneur Charles Damon conducted a "roll-up" from 1987-1994 within the commercial airliner interior products industry. Damon's company, STT Aerospace, took advantage of an industry-wide recession in the early 1990s by buying when asset prices were low. The strategy's success was borne out by the company's growth and success in the marketplace. However, the company faced its own set of problems as the industry downturn continued. Critical decisions to be made at the end of the case include: 1) Whether or not STT should continue its acquisition strategy in the face of declining profits; 2) If the company should reset the strike price of options packages, a big part of employee compensation; and 3) If they should invest in a breakthrough high-tech product.
Keywords
Retention; Business Strategy; Selection and Staffing; Entrepreneurship; Financial Crisis; Growth and Development Strategy; Compensation and Benefits; Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Acquisition; Product Development; Aerospace Industry
Citation
Hamermesh, Richard G., and Jeremy Dann. "STT Aerospace." Harvard Business School Case 399-056, December 1998. (Revised June 1999.)