Essays about: "Takeover defenses"

Found 4 essays containing the words Takeover defenses.

  1. 1. Why do IPO firms adopt takeover defenses?

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Robert Eek; Johan Henricsson; [2006]
    Keywords : Takeover; Defense; IPO; USA;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to explain why IPO firms adopt takeover defenses. This is done by surveying and problematizing the theories the literature in the field has to offer. Furthermore, we check the theories validity by examining the empirical research available. READ MORE

  3. 2. Alternatives to the use of unequal voting rights : a propos the potential threat to their effectiveness as a takeover defense

    University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Malin Ahlqvist; [2004]
    Keywords : Business and economics; EU takeover directive; article 11; hostile takeovers; takeover defense; A- and B-shares; unequal voting rights; ownership structure; Wallenberg; disciplinary mechanism; competition-reducing defense; auction-inducing defense; manager-shareholder alignment; management entrenchment; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Background: The origin of this study was the negotiations around a EU takeover directive, aimed at making the market for corporate control more open. One of the proposals was to neutralise shares carrying multiple rights in takeover situations when a potential acquirer obtains 75% of the total share capital. READ MORE

  4. 3. PROMOTING (IN)EFFICIENCY? Cross-border takeovers and takeover defenses in the European Union with and without the proposed 13th Company Law Directive; Theoretical application of simple finance theory and transaction cost economics

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ivo Toomla; [2003]
    Keywords : European Union; 13th Directive; Company law; Corporate Governance; Takeovers; Takeover defenses; Management of enterprises; Företagsledning; management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The market for corporate control is one of the cornerstones of economical systems in every country. The Commission of the European Communities has tried for the past 15 years to get accepted a Directive that aims at harmonizing takeover regimes in the Member States of the European Union. READ MORE

  5. 4. HOSTILE TENDER OFFERS AND ANTI-TAKEOVER DEFENSES

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Henrik Johannesson; [2001]
    Keywords : Associationsrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : .... READ MORE