Blaine Kitchenware Case Solution Page

BKI’s family owners should embrace this change—not as a loss of control, but as a disciplined financial policy that rewards long-term holders while funding the innovation the company urgently needs. This analysis is based on the Harvard Business School case “Blaine Kitchenware, Inc.” (Case No. 9-206-091) and standard corporate finance principles of Modigliani-Miller with taxes, agency costs, and financial distress.

1. Executive Summary Blaine Kitchenware, Inc. (BKI) is a mid-sized, publicly traded manufacturer of small kitchen appliances. Despite stable earnings, low debt, and a strong brand, the company faces shareholder pressure to unlock value. The key strategic decision is whether BKI should undertake a substantial share repurchase funded by new debt—specifically, the $209 million repurchase of 14 million shares (roughly 40% of outstanding shares) at $14.93 per share, financed by $205 million in new term debt. Blaine Kitchenware Case Solution

: Proceed with a $150 million debt issuance (not $205 million). Use $100 million for share repurchases (buy back ~6.7 million shares at $14.93) and $50 million for growth initiatives (new product development, digital marketing, Latin American entry). Keep $35 million cash as a buffer. BKI’s family owners should embrace this change—not as

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