Essays about: "takeover defense"

Found 5 essays containing the words takeover defense.

1. 1. Shark Repellents : Predicting the Takeover-Likelihood by Means of Pre-emptive Anti-Takeover Provisions & Key Performance Indicators

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Christoph Sontheimer; Benjamin Czubacki; [2018]
   Keywords : Anti-Takeover Provision; Takeover-Likelihood; Corporate Governance; Hostile Takeover; Takeover; Mergers and Acquisition;

   Abstract : This study is concerned with public companies (listed on the stock exchange) which are threatened by an unwanted takeover-attempt. Particularly, the investigation is centered around opportunities for such companies to defend themselves against hostile takeovers. READ MORE

3. 2. Mergers & Acquisitions: Hostile takeovers and defense strategies against them

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Samim Zarin; Erik Yang; [2011-12-21]
   Keywords : Hostile takeover; defense strategies; merger acquisitions;

   Abstract : Mergers and acquisitions is a way for companies to grow, establish and gain entry to new markets. They can be categorized as either friendly or hostile. A hostile takeover occurs when a company gains control over a targeted company without the consent from either the board of directors or the management of the target company. READ MORE

4. 3. Hostile Takeovers : The Power of the Prey

   University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Markus Johansson; Martin Torstensson; [2008]
   Keywords : Hostile takeover; takeover; defense tactics; acquisition;

   Abstract : Takeovers are used as a mean for companies to grow and gain entry to new markets. Hos-tile takeovers, apart from the friendly takeovers, is when an acquirer tries to takeover a corporation against the will of management, shareholders and board of directors of the target company. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. 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